Research/Laboratory Technician II – Biology Full-time

Research Technician

Research Technician to work on the production and analysis of antibiotic-like compounds produced by non-pathogenic soil bacteria.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts, evaluates, and maintains experiments; collects data and performs analysis.
• Data management.
• Maintains safe and clean lab space.
• Trains and manages undergraduates in conduct of research.
• Restocks chemical and consumable inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in sterile technique, molecular biology, and basic biochemistry.
• Good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• For applicants with molecular biology or biochemistry backgrounds, expertise in routine plasmid construction, PCR experimental design and execution, clone library construction, and/or protein expression and affinity purification are critical; proficiency in bacterial genetics is strongly desired.
• For applicants with a more chemistry background, expertise in using reverse phase and/or normal phase chromatography, HPLC/MS use and maintenance is needed; specific experience with small molecule chromatography/purification/quantification is strongly desired.

Grade: R06-H

Salary Range: $16.92 – $26.44 / Hourly

Benefits Statement:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement:

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.