Biorepository Coordinator
Biorepository Coordinator
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Work Schedule
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Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll help solve some of the worlds toughest challenges from giving cancer patients hope ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.
Location/Division Specific Information
This role is located in Austin TX within our dynamic Life Sciences Group. Join us in at Life Technologies Clinical Services Lab that is dedicated to patient testing scientific excellence and innovation.
Discover Impactful Work:
As a Biorepository Coordinator you will have a meaningful role in advancing scientific research within the Clinical Sequencing Division. You will use your expertise in oncology specimen handling management and testing. Your work will contribute to the future of health by helping customers find cures for cancer to treat millions of patients globally.
A day in the Life:
Manage physical sample inventory ensure accurate handling and appropriate storage of the biospecimens such as FFPE blocks slides curls and plasma in a BSL2 environment
Use inventory management software applications for sample traceability
Liaise with internal and external customers for sample procurements requests
Conduct DNA/RNA extraction NGS library preparation and sequencing.
Review biospecimen screening results
Keys to Success:
Follow best practices for sample handling and laboratory procedures.
Accurately follow protocols and recognize deviations.
Collaborate effectively to achieve predefined goals.
Prepare regular reports detailing sample procurement requests.
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Biological Science Chemistry Biochemistry Biomedical Engineering or related field.
Experience
At least 2 years of laboratory experience in academic or industry settings.
Experience working in regulated environments.
Industrial experience in sample management.
Prior histology experience such as microtomy and H&E staining preferred
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Strong organizational communication and teamwork abilities.
Emphasis on attention to details
Strong theoretical understanding and handson laboratory skills.
Excellent documentation writing and presentation skills.
Nucleic acid isolation PCR & RTPCR skillsand/or nextgeneration technologies such as library prep and sequencing experieince are preferred
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
This role requires working in a laboratory environment handling biological samples and operating various lab equipment. Strict adherence to safety protocols is essential.
Benefits
We provide attractive compensation an annual incentive plan bonus healthcare coverage and a variety of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers excellent opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic company culture that values integrity drive participation and creativity.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
