Research Technician II – Structural Biology & Biochemistry

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Transit benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Technician for the Ghanbarpour Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics.

The role provides hands-on training in cryo-EM sample prep, mass spectrometry, and cellular assays within a cutting-edge structural biology environment. The candidate will assist with studies, document data, prepare solutions, maintain equipment, and help with lab maintenance and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Experience in a laboratory setting and familiarity with standard lab techniques is desirable.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

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.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Technician for the Ghanbarpour Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics.

The role provides hands-on training in cryo-EM sample prep, mass spectrometry, and cellular assays within a cutting-edge structural biology environment. The candidate will assist with studies, document data, prepare solutions, maintain equipment, and help with lab maintenance and safety procedures.