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Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Medical Campus; 4444 Forest Park Ave.
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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
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.
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
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.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Compensation
$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.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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.
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