Repository Support Technician (Located in San Diego, CA)
About the role
Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the site repository sample management and maintenance duties for a local client.
- Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), International Organization of Standards (ISO), College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs.
- Assist with scheduled/non-scheduled installation, maintenance, calibration, and validation of storage environments.
- Diagnose, repair, or work with a 3rd party for equipment malfunctions.
- Install, maintain, and repair temperature monitoring equipment.
- Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (+30°C to -196°C) per SOPs.
- Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and non-infectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds, and drug products.
- Ensure chain of custody and audit trails for all activities are proactively maintained using Azenta or client systems.
- Help the client and scientists manage inventory of consumables and supplies.
- Aid client and scientist requests, such as sample inventory, receipt, labelling, and shipping.
- Perform physically demanding tasks in a safe manner.
- Perform extended periods of standing or sitting.
- Discern colors or use of color correction glasses.
- Work with refrigerants (e.g., dry ice and LN₂) using proper PPE and techniques.
Requirements
- High School Diploma plus 1 year of demonstrated proficiency in equipment maintenance and repair OR 6 months of demonstrated proficiency in freezer repair and maintenance.
- Vocational training or experience in a mechanical related field.
- Scientific equipment repairs preferred.
- Professional degree preferred.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, procedures in English language.
- Ability to make decisions and judgements based on reasoning.
- Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, performing basic and intermediate functions.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma plus 1 year of demonstrated proficiency in equipment maintenance and repair OR 6 months of demonstrated proficiency in freezer repair and maintenance.
- Vocational training or experience in a mechanical related field.
- Scientific equipment repairs preferred.
- Professional degree preferred.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and repair.
- Freezer repair and maintenance.
- Temperature monitoring equipment installation and repair.
- Inventory management.
- Sample handling and management.
- Compliance with regulatory standards.
- Physical demands (lifting, standing, sitting).
- Handling of infectious and non-infectious biological materials.
- Handling of radioactive materials.
- Handling of chemical compounds and drug products.
- Microsoft Office suite.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
United States Base Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
Schedule
Not specified.