Laboratory Assistant (part-time) - Bravo Lab

Job Details

Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO

Part Time

High School

Description

The Bravo Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual to fill a part-time Laboratory Assistant position (8-15 hours / week). The Bravo Lab’s research focuses on developing a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between plants and soil microbes. For more information on our research program, visit our webpage.

Responsibilities:

Basic lab upkeep, including glassware cleaning

Assistance with lab and greenhouse work

Sterile media preparation

Supply stocking and tracking

Other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Ability to manage a variety of tasks and maintain a clean and organized work environment

Attention to detail

Good organizational and communication skills

An interest in plant science is preferred but not required

Experience in sterile techniques preferred but not required

Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Prior laboratory experience or relevant biology and chemistry coursework preferred, students currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's Degree program in a science-related field encouraged to apply.

Submission:

Cover letter clearly describing previous experience and career goals

CV

Contact information for three (3) professional references

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:

Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at for further assistance.