"Research Technician II - Infectious Diseases"

Posted:

16-Jan-26

Location:

St. Louis, Missouri

Type:

Full-time

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number:

JR92142

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position is for a Research Technician II who will be shared between the Kotov and Goldberg labs, which are neighboring labs in the Division of Infectious Diseases. The Kotov lab works on the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while the Goldberg lab studies the biology of Plasmodium falciparum, the causative agent of malaria.

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/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:

• The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with animal husbandry, tissue culture, and lab safety.

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

Grade

R06-H