Research/Laboratory Technician II - Biology

Research/Laboratory Technician II - Biology Washington University in St. Louis, United States about 12 hours ago

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Saint Louis, MISSOURI Details

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Summary:

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Posted:

10-May-26

Location:

St. Louis, Missouri

Type:

Full-time

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory Staff/Administrative

Internal Number:

JR94254 Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Research Technician to work on the production and analysis of antibiotic-like compounds produced by non-pathogenic soil bacteria. Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Conducts, evaluates, and maintains experiments; collects data and performs analysis. Data management. â‹Maintains safe and clean lab space.  Trains and manages undergraduates in conduct of research.  Restocks chemical and consumable inventories. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelorâ™s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field. Experience in sterile technique, molecular biology, and basic biochemistry. Good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively. For applicants with molecular biology or biochemistry backgrounds, expertise in routine plasmid construction, PCR experimental design and execution, clone library construction, and/or protein expression and affinity purification are critical; proficiency in bacterial genetics is strongly desired. For applicants with a more chemistry background, expertise in using reverse phase and/or normal phase chromatography, HPLC/MS use and maintenance is needed; specific experience with small molecule chromatography/purification/quantification is strongly desired. Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

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