BioBank Laboratory Technician

Location

On-site in San Antonio TX

Job Summary

The BioBank Laboratory Technician supports biomedical research by collecting processing and documenting human and animal tissue specimens. This role assists with patient consent specimen transport cell culture activities laboratory animal handling data management and other research operations while ensuring compliance with established laboratory protocols and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Collect label and record biological specimens from mouse and human tissues.

• Obtain necessary consent from patients at various clinics in the area.

• Deliver and collect tissue kits from various hospitals and clinics.

• Use molecular biology techniques with human tissues to establish cancer tumor models.

• Prepare cell culture medias and maintain cancer cell lines including spheroid cultures.

• Assist with ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.

• Maintain written documentation and subsequent data entry into various databases.

• Basic knowledge of computers with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Observe document report and record animal behavior and interactions both normal and abnormal

• General rodent handling and restraint capabilities to perform various surgical procedures.

• Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain animal housing areas or isolator environments including room or facility personnel entry and personnel protective equipment use.

• Assist research lab personnel with other duties as needed or assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
  

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors or Associates Degree preferably in pharmacology neuroscience biology animal science or related science or successful completion of at least sixty (60) semester hours of college credit at an accredited college or university with a focus in a life science

• Previous research experience with rodents or other laboratory animals; preferred but not required.

• Previous experience with cell culture; preferred but not required.

Why Join Us

At NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business) youll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration precision and patient safety. Our team is known for its supportive culture strong communication and commitment to excellence in clinical research.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.