Molecular Microbiology Research Technician II

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary laboratory assistant to support the Kutluay laboratory's HIV research program. The role involves assisting with experiments, data collection, and materials preparation in a biosafety-conscious lab.

Responsibilities include data entry, tissue culture preparation, and adherence to safety procedures. The position is not to exceed six months and requires the ability to work with laboratory equipment and potential biohazards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education/experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required.
• No specific work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection and preparation of materials.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probes, etc.
• Complies with safety procedures and maintains documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are cleaned and maintained per procedures.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Laboratory instrumentation

Communication

Detailed reports

Working independently

Software program

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary laboratory assistant to support the Kutluay laboratory's HIV research program. The role involves assisting with experiments, data collection, and materials preparation in a biosafety-conscious lab.

Responsibilities include data entry, tissue culture preparation, and adherence to safety procedures. The position is not to exceed six months and requires the ability to work with laboratory equipment and potential biohazards.