Under supervision, performs routine bacterial culture and may perform biochemical/molecular tests for recombinant protein production according to standardized protocols. May perform protein purification using fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC).

Primary Duties:

• Under supervision, performs routine bacterial culture for protein production under sterile conditions
• Performs routine laboratory duties, such as autoclaving, preparing bacterial culture media, chemical solutions, and buffers
• Under supervision, performs basic absorbance spectroscopy-based assays
• Compiles and maintains research data using relevant computer software applications, such as MS Office Excel

Primary Duties:

• Performs simple routine procedures and perform routine bacterial culture for protein production under sterile conditions.
• Performs routine laboratory duties, such as autoclaving, preparing bacterial culture media, chemical solutions, and buffers.
• Performs basic absorbance spectroscopy-based assays and may perform basic biochemical/molecular techniques under supervision.
• Compiles, maintains, and may analyze research data using relevant computer. software applications, such as MS Office Excel.
• Performs general housekeeping of laboratory, and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.
• Assists in collection, recording, and entering research data.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Laboratory Assistant:
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Six months laboratory work experience.
Preferred Experience: Excellent record keeping and communication skills are required
Previous experience with bacterial culture is preferred
Previous experience with bacterial culture and basic biochemical/molecular techniques is preferred

Education: Associates degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
Preferred Experience: Animal handling experience is preferred, but not required.
Excellent record keeping and communication skills are required
Previous experience with bacterial culture and basic biochemical/molecular techniques is preferred
Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of position requirements.
• Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Excellent organization skill is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Other:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Based on the duties of both positions, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Salary Range:

Laboratory Assistant- $34,146.34 - $36,097.56

Laboratory Research Tech Assistant- $41,951.21 - $43,902.43