Laboratory Assistant II/Glasswasher - Molecular Microbiology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 2,241,000 - 2,870,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance

Metro U‑Pass for transit

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Glass Washer to maintain lab glassware, autoclave dry ware and biohazard waste in a high‑volume setting. You will wash, dry, and organize lab glassware, pipettes and plastics, ensuring readiness for use across multiple labs.

Requires a high school diploma and 1 year of glass washing experience; hazardous material safety awareness and manual dexterity are essential. This is a full‑time, on‑site role located in Saint Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Glass washing experience a plus (1 year).
• Hazardous material safety awareness required.
• Manual dexterity required for delicate lab glassware handling.

Responsibilities

• Collects glassware from labs.
• Loads into washer, washes, dries and wraps with saran wrap.
• Washes and dries by hand all plasticware.
• Separates items to autoclave dry ware.
• Returns to labs and places on shelves.
• Washes, dries, and autoclaves pipettes from each lab.
• Maintains stock for labs.
• Autoclaves liquids and biohazard waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazardous Material Safety

Manual Dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for washing the department’s glassware and autoclaving dry ware, liquids, and biohazard waste.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects glassware from labs.
• Loads into washer, wash, dry and wrap with saran wrap.
• Washes and dries by hand all plasticware.
• Separates to autoclave dry ware.
• Returns to labs and places on shelves.
• Washes, dries, plugs and autoclaves pipettes from each lab.
• Maintains stock for labs.
• Autoclaves liquids and biohazard waste from labs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Glass Washing (1 Year)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

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

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Hazardous Material Safety, Manual Dexterity

Grade

R03-H

Salary Range

$16.27 - $20.83 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• 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

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• 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.