Senior Research Technician - Molecular Microbiology

Washington University in St. Louis

86d • $18 - $31

About The Position

Our group is studying parasites that cause serious illness in young children. We are using enzyme assays to test small molecular inhibitors of essential enzymes with the long-term goal of developing new therapeutics. Includes molecular cloning, purification of recombinant proteins, and conducting enzyme assays to monitor activity of small molecules. Performs independently complex research studies, experiments and assays.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Setting (1 Year) experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with molecular cloning, protein expression and purification.
• Experience with enzyme kinetics and assays.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and statistical analyses.
• Experience and willingness to work with animals.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Enters data and maintains current data files on research projects.
• Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.
• May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.
• Assures compliance with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.
• 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 with 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.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree