Research/Laboratory Technician II - Biology

Scheduled Hours: 37.5

Position Summary

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct, evaluate, and maintain experiments.
• Collect data and perform analysis.
• Data management.
• Maintain safe and clean lab space.
• Train and manage undergraduates in conduct of research.
• Restock chemical and consumable inventories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Lab environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.
• Driver's license not required.

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 ability to multi-task effectively.
• For applicants with a molecular biology or biochemistry background: expertise in routine plasmid construction, PCR experimental design and execution, clone library construction, and/or protein expression and affinity purification; proficiency in bacterial genetics strongly desired.
• For applicants with a chemistry background: expertise in reverse phase and/or normal phase chromatography, HPLC/MS use and maintenance; specific experience with small molecule chromatography/purification/quantification strongly desired.

Salary

Salary Range: $16.92 - $26.44 per hour. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including qualifications, performance, equity, market rates, and department budget.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• 4 weeks caregiver leave to bond with a new child; family care resources for continued childcare needs; adult care assistance available.
• Tuition coverage for employees and families: 100% of WashU undergraduate tuition and 40% of tuition elsewhere after seven years.

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.