Biorepository Lab Technologist

Job Description

Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner, including processing, reporting, tracking, inventory management, and long-term storage in accordance with biorepository protocols and applicable laws and regulations.

Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication.

Remains up to date on relevant laboratory and biorepository operation techniques, procedures, and protocols, reviewing, acknowledging, and adhering to standard operating procedures as required.

Adds to specimen integrity, data accuracy, or workflow processes, identifying and recommending appropriate resolutions.

Maintains efficiency while managing interruptions, competing priorities, and evolving operational needs within a dynamic biorepository environment.

Maintains a safe environment, ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment and reporting spills and hazardous situations.

Ensures proper handling, labeling, storage, and confidentiality of patient- and research-related materials in accordance with privacy and data protection standards.

Aids in process development and improvement within the department.

Participates in workflow optimization, quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, research, and operational stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.

Aids in individual and team improvement and supports onboarding, training, and competency development.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner, including processing, reporting, tracking, inventory management, and long-term storage in accordance with biorepository protocols and applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication.
• Remains up to date on relevant laboratory and biorepository operation techniques, procedures, and protocols, reviewing, acknowledging, and adhering to standard operating procedures as required.
• Adds to specimen integrity, data accuracy, or workflow processes, identifying and recommending appropriate resolutions.
• Maintains efficiency while managing interruptions, competing priorities, and evolving operational needs within a dynamic biorepository environment.
• Maintains a safe environment, ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment and reporting spills and hazardous situations.
• Ensures proper handling, labeling, storage, and confidentiality of patient- and research-related materials in accordance with privacy and data protection standards.
• Aids in process development and improvement within the department.
• Participates in workflow optimization, quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, research, and operational stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
• Aids in individual and team improvement and supports onboarding, training, and competency development.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from accredited institution OR equivalent education and training as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii).

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to laboratory and biorepository operations.
• Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and computer skills.
• Effective lab technical skills.
• Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment.
• Initiative and ability to provide useful feedback.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing