Biorepository Technician I
Position Summary:
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.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Biorepository:
Keep up with daily pull list
Re-file material as needed
Assist with inventory reduction
Receive biological samples:
Unpack specimens and record information
Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines for frozen and ambient samples
Document all discrepancies, along with notifying manager or person responsible of order
Receive laboratory supplies:
Verify shipment contents against packing list
Shipping biological samples:
Labeling of blocks, slides, and vials as needed
Preform QC check of samples to client spreadsheet
Prepare and pack box for shipment
Miscellaneous:
Keep current with SOP’s and IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
Carry out other duties/projects as assigned
Maintain a clean workspace
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
High School Diploma or GED
0-1 year of relevant 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 -80ºC)
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Preferred:
Basic laboratory skills
Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
Reasonable estimate of the current range
$18—$24.33 USD