Biorepository Technician I
Biorepository Technician I
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Biorepository Technician I will assist in shipment & receipt the retrieval and preservation of biological samples that arrive daily or are stored in the repository.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Monitoring of freezers:
- Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Monitor freezers refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager
Receive biological samples:
- Unpack specimens and record all pertinent information in Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder
- Create a folder to house all associated paperwork
- Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures
- Distribute confirmation of shipment receipt form if required by project
Receive supplies into inventory:
- Verify shipment contents against packing list
- Quarantine Raw Materials for release by QA department
Inventory of Frozen Biological Samples:
- Check information on sample vial against information provided by the study site
- Scan samples into data management system BSI
- Correct paperwork where necessary and inform supervisor/manager of any discrepancies by generating a discrepancy report
- Assist in the inventory of returned specimens
- Aliquot frozen specimens utilizing aseptic technique
Retrieve Frozen Samples from Inventory and Ship:
- Pull samples according to requisition SOP and instructions
- Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples
- Update Outgoing Batch Record
- Contact receiving labs prior to shipment to confirm shipping address and ensure contact will be available to receive specimens
- Ship samples (dangerous and nondangerous goods) by Commercial or local courier
- Complete all paperwork (linkup forms aliquot forms return forms or BSI data collection sheets and any other forms which may be necessary)
Miscellaneous:
- Label vials and shipping boxes
- Perform dry shipper QC
- Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
- Carry out other duties/projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 years of general working experience
Other Required:
- Requires good attention to detail excellent documentation skills and must work well in a group environment
- Familiarity with excel and basic functions with the program
- Must be a flexible agile team player who can change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignment and changing business needs
- Ability to lift and carry between 3150 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit stand and walk for prolonged periods; occasionally required to squat bend stoop push kneel reach and perform tasks with repetitive motion; Will be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between 20C 196C)
- Must be able to read write speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Preferred:
- 1 year of relevant lab experience
- Basic laboratory skills
- Trained in aseptic technique
Reasonable estimate of the current range
$1 $1 USD
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
