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Laboratory Associate

George Washington University

United States, Virginia, Ashburn

Apr 29, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/ The Department of PA Studies of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS) is seeking a Laboratory Associate. The mission of the Department is to provide exceptional education to clinicians of the future who represent and serve diverse communities through collaborative healthcare and leadership. This position typically monitors compliance within a lab with university safety standards and practices, along with OSHA, CFR, and other federal, state, and local requirements. This position documents emergency responses if necessary and ensures compliance with nationally accepted standards for cleanroom operations and cleanroom best practices. This role provides user support on equipment and technical details when necessary. This role may supervise students and trainees who come to the lab to develop skills in research. The position may perform data and image analysis, compile results, and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes. Additional Duties: Prepare and assist in course-based laboratory experiments Restock and organize laboratory inventory Maintenance of Good Laboratory Practice records and generation of protocols and reports General maintenance of the cleanliness of the laboratory Assist faculty in the management of materials for courses Lead periodic recitation/review sessions for courses Provides support to students in a research setting, as needed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline, plus 2 years of relevant professional experience or, a Master'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:	Laboratory-based course experience in: biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, or related areas preferred Completion of the GW Post-Baccalaureate/Pre-medicine Program is desired.
Hiring Range	$39,499.20 - $61,100.84
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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:	Ashburn, Virginia
College/School/Department:	School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Laboratory Support
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Part-Time
Hours Per Week:	36
Work Schedule:	M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
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 position is a 1 year limited term assignment ending on April 24, 2026.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002285
Job Open Date:	04/29/2025
Job Close Date:
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.