Job Description

Position Information

Position Title Research Assistant I Banner Position Number 000537 E-Class CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or > Classification Title Research Asst I Department SOM-BioMedical Science Grad. Prog. - MU9223 Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor laboratory autoclaves, dishwashers, and sterilization equipment to support research and laboratory operations across multiple university departments and facilities.
• Collect, sterilize, document, and properly dispose of biohazardous and infectious waste in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate the collection, transportation, and disposal of regulated medical waste, including preparing documentation and coordinating scheduled waste pickups.
• Collect, clean, sterilize, and return laboratory glassware and reusable laboratory materials to designated research laboratories.
• Provide laundering services for laboratory coats, scrubs, towels, and other laboratory-related materials.
• Perform routine inspections, sterilization testing, and operational checks of autoclaves, dishwashers, and laboratory cold storage areas. Maintain required equipment records and coordinate repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Train laboratory personnel on the safe and proper operation of autoclaves, dishwashers, and related sterilization equipment.
• Coordinate the receipt, distribution, and inventory of compressed gas cylinders and liquid nitrogen, including monitoring supplies and arranging replenishment.
• Maintain required infectious waste generator permits, certifications, regulatory documentation, and annual reports to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Inspect and maintain laboratory safety equipment and supplies, including emergency eyewash stations and biohazardous spill response kits.
• Monitor laboratory facilities, report maintenance concerns, and communicate scheduled service interruptions to appropriate personnel.
• Collect and coordinate the disposal or recycling of paper, cardboard, plastics, and other recyclable materials in collaboration with university sustainability services.
• Safely collect, transport, and coordinate the storage and disposal of laboratory hazardous materials, including ethidium bromide waste, in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Respond to biohazardous spills and laboratory emergencies, including after-hours emergency response as required.

Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range $38,722 - $50,339 Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity Salary Grade 3 Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Experience

• U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials/Regulated Medical Waste training in accordance with 49 CFR 172.704.
• Knowledge of autoclave sterilization processes, including the relationship between pressure, temperature, and effective sterilization.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations governing the handling, management, and disposal of infectious and hazardous waste.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, telephone, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for maintaining records, documentation, and reports.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1176NE Open Date 11/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary