Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Technician II

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Holiday and sick time

Transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Morley lab's pulmonary host immune research. The role includes assisting with experiments, data collection, and preparation of materials, while maintaining proper documentation.

The position involves preparing tissue cultures, reagents, and maintaining equipment, following safety procedures, and contributing to general lab upkeep. A bachelor’s degree is required; experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Experience in laboratory setting is preferred but not required.

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

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Mouse Handling

Software Program

Wet Lab

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Morley lab's pulmonary host immune research. The role includes assisting with experiments, data collection, and preparation of materials, while maintaining proper documentation.

The position involves preparing tissue cultures, reagents, and maintaining equipment, following safety procedures, and contributing to general lab upkeep. A bachelor’s degree is required; experience is welcome.