Research Technician I - McDonnell Genome Institute

Washington University in St. Louis • Watervliet, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mass Spectrometry Technology Access Center (MTAC) at WashU, St. Louis has an opening available for highly motivated applicants for the position of Research Technician I. The MTAC is a newly created recharge facility within the McDonnell Genome Institute (MGI) serving regional, national, and worldwide researchers for their Mass spectrometry needs. This position assists with the technical aspects of wet-lab processes including documentation and preparation of mass spectrometry samples following well established Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs). The Research Technician I is responsible for the preparation of protein samples for proteomics analysis or extract metabolites/lipid for metabolomics applications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Proteomics or mass spec sample preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the investigator or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Tissue or body fluids specimen processing.
• SDS PAGE protein gel running.
• UV-Vis Spectrophotometer for BCA or Bradford protein quantification.
• Prepares solvents for HPLC.
• Compliance with EHS checklist.
• Meticulous documentation of client samples from receiving through data return.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED