Research Technician II - Psychiatry

Posted: 17-Apr-26

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR93737

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position will involve the intake, processing, storage, and export of human biological samples from clinical studies, into and out of a biobank, to downstream analyses. Samples are tracked digitally with a 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.

Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

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.

More About This Job

The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / HourlyThe 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.