Biorepository Technician I

The role

The Biorepository Technician I will assist in the shipment, receipt, retrieval, and preservation of biological samples. This includes monitoring freezer temperatures and managing inventory within the repository.

What you will do

• Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures
• Unpack specimens and record information in Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder
• Store specimens at appropriate temperature following guidelines
• Verify shipment contents against packing list
• Scan samples into BSI data management system
• Aliquot frozen specimens utilizing aseptic technique
• Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and instructions
• Ship samples by Commercial or local courier
• Label vials and shipping boxes

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of general working experience
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to work well in a group environment
• Familiarity with excel and basic functions
• Ability to lift and carry between 31-50 lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel, reach and perform tasks with repetitive motion
• Exposure to a cold freezer environment (-20ºC -196ºC)
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Nice to have

• 1 year of relevant lab experience
• Basic laboratory skills
• Trained in aseptic technique

Before you apply

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

About the company

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.