Laboratory Assistant II/Glasswasher - Molecular Microbiology

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Laboratory & Life SciencesLaboratory Assistant

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Key Responsibilities

Collects glassware from labs. Loads into washer, wash, dry and wrap with saran wrap. Washes and dries by hand all plasticware. Separates to autoclave dry ware. Returns to labs and places on shelves.

Requirements Summary

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

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Laboratory & Life SciencesLaboratory Assistant

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Responsible for washing the department’s glassware and autoclaving dry ware, liquids, and biohazard waste.

Responsibilities

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→Collects glassware from labs.
→Loads into washer, wash, dry and wrap with saran wrap.
→Washes and dries by hand all plasticware.
→Separates to autoclave dry ware.
→Returns to labs and places on shelves.
→Washes, dries, plugs and autoclaves pipettes from each lab.
→Maintains stock for labs.
→Autoclaves liquids and biohazard waste from labs.
→Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Requirements

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High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Glass Washing (1 Year) No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Hazardous Material Safety, Manual Dexterity

A driver's license is not required for this position.

About the Role

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WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

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$16.27 - $20.83 / 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.

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If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

What We Offer

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Personal

✓Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

✓Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

✓Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

✓WashU provides eligible employees with a 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!

✓We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

✓WashU 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.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.