Company Overview
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Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington MA and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industrys top pharmaceutical biotech academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis sample management and storage services informatics software and consumables with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.
How Youll Add Value:
The Biobank Technician I is responsible for registering labeling retrieving and discarding irreplaceable biological and production materials (research samples products etc.) as assigned while maintaining appropriate temperatures. The incumbent is accountable for performing all assigned tasks with full attention and accuracy to maintain the integrity of the material and the storage processes.
What Youll Do:
Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP GTP GLP GDP) International Organization of Standards (ISO) College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs. Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (30oC to -196oC) per the project definition and SOPs. Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and noninfectious biological materials radioactive materials chemical compounds and drug products. Utilize the Company Inventory Management System for all sample handling tasks and ensure chain of custody and audit trails for all activities are proactively maintained. Register samples into the inventory management system. This includes:
Scanning of sample barcodes
Quality checking information on the material being registered against project and shipment manifest specifications
Overlay or place a new label onto materials as required per the project specification
Store materials at required temperatures in designated storage units for the specified category of the material
Retrieve and package materials requested for lab services outbound shipments and discards. Perform quality control checks
Perform discard quality checks Investigate and document issues encountered in registration or retrieval of materials using common and company specific systems
Generate location management reports
Assist with upkeep of the facility
What You Will Bring:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years experience demonstrating teamwork self-motivation detail orientation and professionalism
Life Sciences experience preferred
GMP/GTP/CLIA Experience preferred
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence instructions rules procedures in English language
Ability to make decisions and judgements based on reasoning
Ability to perform tasks with care is thorough and checks work for accuracy and completeness
Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks
Ability to use Microsoft Excel performing basic and intermediate functions
Physical Requirements:
Reaching/lifting/bending
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Extended periods of standing or sitting
Right- and left-hand finger dexterity
Ability to discern colors or use of color correction glasses
Ability to work with refrigerants (e.g. dry ice and LNs) using proper PPE
Your Working Conditions:
Employee will be working in an area with potentially infectious materials
Employee will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and enforce and follow Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens when working in an area considered to be potentially contaminated
The position requires flexibility to report to either the Indianapolis or Plainfield facility based on business needs
Join us and help enable lifechanging discoveries by keeping critical life science systems running reliablyevery day.
Azenta Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position does not qualify for any employment sponsorship.
EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet
Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
United States Base Compensation: $19.00The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience education (including licensure and certifications) qualifications performance and geographic location among other relevant business or organizational needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Azenta Life Sciences enterprise-wide sample exploration and management solutions accelerate discovery, development and delivery, with speed and precision.