Biobank Research Technician II – QC & LIMS

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Transit subsidy (Metro U‑Pass)

Retirement plan (403(b))

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a lab assistant to manage human biological samples for clinical studies, including biobank intake, storage, and downstream processing.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, LIMS data entry, and careful sample tracking using digital barcodes. The candidate will perform pipetting, QC using Nanodrop, BCA, Qubit, Picogreen, and assist with seminars and data presentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience.
• Up to one year of lab experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel formulas and a clinical LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, experiments, and assays; collect data and prepare solutions.
• Handle sample intake, data entry, storage, QC, and extraction from samples.
• Diligent note‑booking, use of Excel, and LIMS to track sample status.
• Retrieve samples from biobank and process for analyses.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and documentation maintained.
• Maintain lab conditions and assist with general lab upkeep.

Skills

Pipetting

Data entry

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a lab assistant to manage human biological samples for clinical studies, including biobank intake, storage, and downstream processing.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, LIMS data entry, and careful sample tracking using digital barcodes. The candidate will perform pipetting, QC using Nanodrop, BCA, Qubit, Picogreen, and assist with seminars and data presentation.