Biorepository Technician I

About the role

The Biorepository Technician I will assist in shipment & receipt, the retrieval and preservation of biological samples that arrive daily or are stored in the repository. This role is full-time and onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring Of Freezers: Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures; Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager
• Receive Biological Samples: Unpack specimens and record all pertinent information in Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder; Create a folder to house all associated paperwork; Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures; Distribute confirmation of shipment receipt form if required by project
• Receive Supplies Into Inventory: Verify shipment contents against packing list; Quarantine Raw Materials for release by QA department
• Inventory Of Frozen Biological Samples: Check information on sample vial against information provided by the study site; Scan samples into data management system, BSICorrect paperwork where necessary and inform supervisor/manager of any discrepancies by generating a discrepancy report; Assist in the inventory of returned specimens; Aliquot frozen specimens utilizing aseptic technique
• Retrieve Frozen Samples From Inventory And Ship: Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and instructions; Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples; Update Outgoing Batch Record; Contact receiving labs prior to shipment to confirm shipping address and ensure contact will be available to receive specimens; Ship samples (dangerous and non-dangerous goods) by Commercial or local courier; Complete all paperwork (link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms or BSI data collection sheets and any other forms which may be necessary)
• Miscellaneous: Label vials and shipping boxes; Perform dry shipper QC; Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards; Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; 2 years’ of general working experience
• Other Required: Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and must work well in a group environment; Familiarity with excel and basic functions with the program; Must be a flexible agile team player who can change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignment and changing business needs; Ability to lift and carry between 31-50 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods; occasionally required to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel, reach and perform tasks with repetitive motion; Will be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC); Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
• Preferred: 1 year of relevant lab experience; Basic laboratory skills; Trained in aseptic technique

Pay

Reasonable estimate of the current range: $18 USD - $18 USD

Schedule

This role is full-time and onsite 5 days a week.