The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is seeking a Glasswash and Lab Support Technician to support dailylaboratory operations, with a primary focus on glasswash and additional support for Fly Food, the Fly Stock Facility, and Receiving based on departmental needs and training.
Responsibilities include:
- Collect, sort, inventory, and deliver laboratory glassware; maintain organized glassware cabinets and supplies.
- Wash, prepare, and sterilize glassware and laboratory materials using dishwashers, autoclaves, kilns, and other equipment; hand wash items as needed.
- Maintain clean workstations, equipment, carts, and shared spaces; process supply orders and service requests.
- Assist with fly food preparation, packaging, and delivery; prepare trays, support robotic equipment operation, and maintain fly traps and sticky pads.
- Support Receiving by processing and delivering packages and mail, and stocking, checking out, and delivering supplies through the Cube.
- Provide coverage across Lab Services and other departments as needed and according to training; assignments may range from hours to weeks or months.
The successful candidate will have:
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with scientists and support staff while providing excellent customer service.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and flexibility to adapt to changing departmental and research needs.
- The ability to use Outlook, Teams, Microsoft 365, and ServiceNow to support daily work.
Physical requirements
This position requires walking, standing, stooping, and repetitive physical tasks for approximately 6–7 hours of an 8-hour workday; regularly lifting or moving 10 pounds; and occasionally pushing, pulling, or moving 50 pounds.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; 40 hours per week.
To Apply
Submit the requested documents to careers@stowers.org or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.
Requested Documents
- Current Resume
- Cover Letter
