Research Assistant (part-time) - Oldroyd Lab

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oldroyd Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support routine day-to-day lab operations.

The role requires 8 hours per week, with a regular schedule of 4 hours on Monday and 4 hours on Wednesday. Responsibilities include cleaning and sterilizing lab materials, maintaining a tidy workspace, and assisting with media preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience is preferred, but students or trainees with relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, or a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with sterile technique or laboratory media preparation is preferred but not required
• An interest in laboratory research or plant science is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Cleaning laboratory materials, glassware, and other items generated from routine media preparation and experiments
• Washing and sterilizing laboratory supplies and equipment
• Supporting general laboratory upkeep to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Preparing media and stock solutions needed for experiments on an occasional basis
• Assisting with other routine laboratory support tasks as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Laboratory experience

Sterile technique

Biology/chemistry knowledge

Education

Relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER - St. Louis, MO 63132, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Not Specified, 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 experiments
• Washing and sterilizing laboratory supplies and equipment
• Supporting general laboratory upkeep to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Preparing media and stock solutions needed for experiments on an occasional basis
• Assisting with other routine laboratory support tasks as needed

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to carry out routine tasks carefully and consistently
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory workspace
• Experience with sterile technique or laboratory media preparation is preferred but not required
• An interest in laboratory research or plant science is preferred but not required
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

Qualifications: Qualifications:

• Prior laboratory experience is preferred, but students or trainees with relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, or a related field are encouraged to apply.