Research Assistant (part-time) - Oldroyd Lab

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Inc; Olivette (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oldroyd Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking a reliable and organized part-time Research Assistant to support the lab for 8 hours per week, with a regular schedule of 4 hours on Monday and 4 hours on Wednesday.

The role focuses on routine laboratory support tasks essential for day-to-day research operations, including cleaning glassware, maintaining a clean workspace, and occasionally preparing media and stock solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out routine tasks carefully and consistently.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in laboratory research or plant science is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean laboratory materials, glassware and items from routine media prep and experiments.
• Wash and sterilize laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Support general laboratory upkeep to maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Prepare media and stock solutions for experiments on an occasional basis.
• Assist with other routine laboratory support tasks as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow routine tasks

Interest in lab research or plant sci

Education

Biology coursework

Chemistry coursework

Related field coursework

Tools

Sterile technique

Job description

The Oldroyd Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking a reliable and organized individual to fill a part-time Research Assistant position. This role is expected to support the lab for 8 hours per week, with a regular schedule of 4 hours on Monday and 4 hours on Wednesday. The primary focus of this position is to assist with routine laboratory support tasks that are essential for maintaining day-to-day research operations.Responsibilities:Cleaning laboratory materials, glassware, and other items generated from routine media preparation and experimentsWashing and sterilizing laboratory supplies and equipmentSupporting general laboratory upkeep to maintain a clean and organized work environmentPreparing media and stock solutions needed for experiments on an occasional basisAssisting with other routine laboratory support tasks as neededRequired knowledge, skills, and abilities:Ability to carry out routine tasks carefully and consistentlyGood organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory workspaceExperience with sterile technique or laboratory media preparation is preferred but not requiredAn interest in laboratory research or plant science is preferred but not requiredLive the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and StewardshipQualifications:Prior laboratory experience is preferred, but students or trainees with relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, or a related field are encouraged to apply.Submission:Brief cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the positionCV or résuméContact information for references upon request