Job Description

Job Location: UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO 63110
Position Type: Staff (Part-time)Education
Level: Masters Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day shift
Job Category: ResearchThe research lab of Dr. Kalyan Venkata in the St. Louis College of Pharmacy / Center for Clinical Pharmacology at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (UHSP) is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented MS-level technician for the position of part-time research technician II to help support Dr. Venkata's research. The candidate will play a key role in executing experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.  This is a two-month grant-funded position. The position will work 20-25 hours per week and will follow the UHSP calendar for holidays and university closures.
You will get to:
- Design and execute experiments under supervision
- Perform routine and advanced laboratory techniques
- Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and notebooks
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Assist in method development and optimization
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project goals

QualificationsTo succeed in this role, you will need:

Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (MS) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
- 0-3 years of relevant laboratory experience (academic or industry)
- Strong understanding of laboratory techniques (e.g., synthesis, chromatography, — customize as needed)
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred

Qualifications:
- Experience with techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, NMR
- Familiarity with GLP/GMP environments
- Data analysis using software tools (e.g., Excel, GraphPad, ChemDraw)
- Experience in drug discovery or formulation development
If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:
Go to www.uhsp.edu/employment and apply online and submit your resume and a brief cover letter outline your experience and interest in the role along with contact information for 3 refences.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University's policy of non-discrimination is congruent with our core values of discovery, diversity, inclusion, integrity, respect, and service.  Together, our policy and core values foster an inspiring culture to advance the University's mission and equal opportunities in employment, our academics, programs, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), genetic information, veteran status or status as an individual with a disability consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.