Biorepository Inventory Technician

About the role

Biorepository Inventory Technician is responsible to help manage the unique sample inventory and supporting various activities within the Biorepository. This includes accurate inventory tracking of all materials and supporting research studies. This position will be required to drive Intermountain Vehicles to travel between Hospitals collecting research specimens. Good driving record required. Location: Biorepository, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Navigate multiple computer systems and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Collect and process biological specimens, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Document and manage shipping and inventory of samples.
• Scan, barcode, and upload data from incoming samples.
• Assist in the deidentification of samples for the Biorepository.
• Facilitate digitization of archival information, including slide images.
• Maintain knowledge and adherence to compliance, regulatory requirements and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Provide support to other team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid Drivers License (required). High School Diploma or equivalent (required, in compliance with regulatory requirements).

Physical requirements: ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies; frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and hearing; manual dexterity to manipulate delicate equipment; frequent computer use and typing; expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment up to heavy items; need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment; often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms; may be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods; for driving: expected to drive a vehicle requiring sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Qualifications

• Post high school education (preferred)
• Experience in a research role and/or working with laboratory information systems, protocols and required documentation (preferred)

Skills

• Accountability
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Detail oriented
• Patient Care
• Safety
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $19.50 – $26.48; actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.