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Lab Technician

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Oct 17, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Saw Lab at the George Washington University is looking for a lab technician who will participate in molecular biological and bioinformatic work to characterize microbial diversity, ecology, and evolution in extreme habitats. The lab technician will assist with microbiological and molecular biological lab experiments, general lab maintenance and administrative tasks, data generation and analysis, and work on independent research projects under the direction of the PI. The lab technician may also participate in fieldwork to collect samples from various locations. Duties: Wet lab: DNA and RNA extraction, quantification, PCR, making of buffers and media for microbiological growth experiments, cataloging samples from fieldwork. Computational: use high-performance computational (HPC) clusters to analyze biological sequence data. Interpret and analyze results produced by various bioinformatic tools. Lab maintenance: organize labs, keep accurate inventory of chemicals and supplies, inform the PI if reordering of supplies is needed, ensure laboratory compliance for lab safety. Perform other duties as needed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Conference travel: travel to conferences if needed to give oral or poster presentations.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	BS or BA in Biology or related field is preferred. Experience with molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, and qPCR, is a plus but not required. Experience with microbiological techniques, such as aseptic techniques, media preparations, cultivation, and transformation of bacteria, is desired. Experience and familiarity with bioinformatic tools are a plus.
Hiring Range	$18.06 - $27.52
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Laboratory Support
Stream	Service and Support
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. The Limited term of this appointment is 1 year at this time, with an end date of 9/30/2026.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002337
Job Open Date:	10/17/2025
Job Close Date:	10/20/2025
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.