Laboratory Assistant

Elemental Enzymes • St. Louis, MO

31d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Elemental Enzymes is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join a multidisciplinary operations team that is focused on providing support and efficiency for research scientists and technicians. Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related major. Students who have completed at least their sophomore year are preferred.
Position Duration: Beginning early-May and potential opportunity to extend into fall semester of 2026

Requirements

• Enrollment in a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related degree program.
• Understanding of basic biology concepts and methods.
• Understanding of general chemistry concepts and methods.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to budget time and manage day-to-day research project work, laboratory duties, and other assigned tasks.
• Eagerness to develop, learn, and adopt new methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a non-classroom laboratory setting and knowledge of common wet lab equipment (e.g. autoclave, pipettes, centrifuge, spectrophotometer) is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and growth media plates while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and quality control of laboratory instruments.
• Operate an autoclave to sterilize labware and media.
• Follow standard operating procedures and laboratory protocols.
• Adhere to laboratory safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct research within operations to assist with the optimization of laboratory procedures.
• Learn and utilize general laboratory techniques such as using an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) system.
• Shadow researchers performing various laboratory techniques and processes (e.g. fermentation, enzyme assays, HPLC).
• Additional responsibilities may be added at the discretion of management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern