Research Technician II - Psychiatry

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage and document human biological samples within a biobank for downstream analyses.

The role involves sample intake, storage, QC, and data entry in a LIMS, with hands-on wet-lab work including pipetting and basic instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and comfort with Excel/LIMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel formulas and a clinical LIMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Sample intake from local and external clinics, sample data entry, sample storage (physical and LIMS), sample quality control techniques and instrumentation use, and extraction of tissues, cells, and/or molecules from samples.
• Diligent note-booking, use of Microsoft Excel, and use of the LIMS system to track and maintain sample status.
• Retrieves samples from the biobank and processes for downstream applications/analyses.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Attends scientific seminars as well as assists with scientific review and presentation.

Skills

Pipetting

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Note-taking

Teamwork

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Nanodrop

Qubit

Picogreen

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

This position will involve handling and record keeping of human biological samples from clinical studies, into and out of a biobank, to downstream analyses. Samples are tracked digitally with a digital barcode system and a laboratory information management system (LIMS). Long- and short-term projects will include sample retrieval from the biobank and processing for downstream applications/analyses. Position assists with sample QC and meticulous documentation, sample records in the LIMS database, and sample intake from internal and external clinical teams. Skilled pipetting with micro-pipettors is highly important. Wet lab QC methods will be routine (Nanodrop, BCA assay, Qubit, Picogreen).

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment. Sample intake from local and external clinics, sample data entry, sample storage (physical and LIMS), sample quality control techniques and instrumentation use, and extraction of tissues, cells, and/or molecules from samples. Diligent note-booking, use of Microsoft Excel, and use of the LIMS system to track and maintain sample status. Retrieves samples from the biobank and processes for downstream applications/analyses. Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions. Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures. Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning. Attends scientific seminars as well as assists with scientific review and presentation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel formulas and a clinical LIMS.

Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: Laboratory Setting (1 Year)

Skills: Communication, Database Entry, Detail-Oriented, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Safety Protocols, Microsoft Excel, Note-Taking, Sample Processing, Sample Tracking, Teamwork, Working Independently

Salary Range

Grade R06-H Salary Range $16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

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