Biorepository Technologist
About the role
The Biorepository Technologist is responsible for performing and recording laboratory tests that encompass a broad range of sophistication and assists in quality control for studies, research and development of new procedures, teaching students and orientation for new personnel. This role involves biospecimen processing and banking, identification, archiving, storage, retrieval and shipping of tissue specimens (solid and liquid) that are located in the HMHN BioR. Sophisticated testing technology is employed within appropriate quality control parameters.
Responsibilities
- Processes patient samples, uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database for storage/bar-coding and retrieval of tissue specimens required for approved research protocols
- Quality control of the banked samples / tracking samples for appropriate storage and quality control for stability of materials.
- Captures and coordinates with Pathology and network clinics for handling, procurement and processing of human specimens.
- Prepares tissue samples according to protocol requirements.
- Captures and coordinates handling and shipping of procured tissue samples according to state and federal requirements.
- Captures and prepares BioR specimens according to accepted tissue procurement techniques. Maintains record of submitted specimens.
- Performs complex as well as routine procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
- Interprets and correlates test results with the patient's diagnosis.
- Performs duties of lead technologist and/or is responsible for running the section when required.
- Data cleaning, deidentification, and interpretation of clinical data collected from biospecimen samples.
- Performs routine maintenance on sophisticated instrumentation.
- Serves as on-site Biorepository Honest Broker, being the liaison between the researcher, identifiable specimen and patient information.
- Captures and coordinates with clinical teams, investigators, network biorepository sites and external collaborators for processing human specimens.
- Maintains organized record keeping of physical and electronic research requests, consents and chain of custody.
- Works with potentially infectious material in a BSL2 environment.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- General understanding of Liquid Handling and Automation.
- Flexible in work schedule. Must be available to stay late to process samples as needed.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Good organization and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Compensation
Minimum rate of $30.92 Hourly
Benefits
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
Awards
US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59
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