"Research Technician II - Biochemistry"

Position Summary

The Draganova Lab in the BMB Department at WashU Medicine is seeking a Research Technician to maintain our light scattering equipment which we use to study the replication and assembly of human herpesviruses. The ideal candidate will have prior hands-on laboratory experience, as well as a working knowledge of biochemical techniques such as protein expression and protein purification.

This position requires the daily maintenance of the lab’s light scattering equipment and corresponding separation modalities including field-flow fractionation and size-exclusion chromatography. The selected candidate will oversee running lab samples and data analysis as well as maintain collaborations with other labs seeking to use our equipment. The position requires excellent record keeping, attention to detail and communication skills. This is an ideal position for someone looking to gain more experience in biochemical, biophysical, and/or virological techniques in an inclusive laboratory environment.

Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies 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 with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. 
• The individual 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:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related scientific field.
• The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with basic biochemical lab techniques including protein expression and purification.
• Experience with protein biophysics and light scattering.

Skills:

Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Software Program, Working Independently

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.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.