Molecular Microbiology Research Technician II

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary research assistant to support HIV-1 replication studies and related assays in a molecular biology laboratory in Saint Louis, MO. The role involves data collection, solution preparation, and equipment setup with a 40-hour work week for up to 6 months.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and adherence to safety protocols. No specific certifications are required, and there is no required prior work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Lab instrumentation

Lab research

Independent work

Software basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary research assistant to support HIV-1 replication studies and related assays in a molecular biology laboratory in Saint Louis, MO. The role involves data collection, solution preparation, and equipment setup with a 40-hour work week for up to 6 months.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and adherence to safety protocols. No specific certifications are required, and there is no required prior work experience.