Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a Research Technician I in the Holtz laboratory.

Our lab integrates molecular biology, microbiology, virology, epidemiology, metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatics to address questions in the developing childhood gut. A major project in the lab is a translational study focused on understanding how environmental exposures impact the development of the infant gut virome and bacterial microbiome.

This position assists with laboratory duties in a research setting with direction from the supervisor or higher-level technician.

Job Description

• 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.
• Maintains files on research and assists with data entry.
• Provides data entry and current data files on research projects. Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.
• Assures compliance with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Learns new techniques as needed.
• Manages thousands of stored human samples.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• 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:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

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:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate with laboratory staff and investigators.

• Experience with molecular biology.

• Experience with microbiology.

• Experience with sterile technique.

• Ability to multi-task as needed.

• Highly motivated to develop new skills.

• Ability to maintain complete and organized records/reports.

• Working knowledge of computer software and general lab equipment.

• Ability to communicate in written form with all levels of personnel and for technical publications.

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:

Detailed Reports, Software Program

Grade

R04-H

Salary Range

$16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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