Research Technician II - Psychiatry

About the role

This position involves handling and recording human biological samples from clinical studies, into and out of a biobank, for downstream analyses. Samples are tracked using a digital barcode system and a laboratory information management system (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments, and assays, including data collection, solution preparation, and equipment setup and maintenance.
• Handles sample intake from local and external clinics, performs data entry, manages sample storage (both physical and LIMS), and conducts quality control techniques and instrumentation use.
• Retrieves samples from the biobank and processes them for downstream applications/analyses.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and maintains proper documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Maintains lab conditions and equipment according to established procedures.
• Participates in general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Attends scientific seminars and assists with scientific reviews and presentations.
• 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 capable of wearing protective equipment and providing standard care to research animals.

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel formulas and a clinical LIMS.

Skills

Not applicable.

Benefits

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.