Associate Repository Technician

ATCC•Manassas, VA

4d•$40,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking an Associate Repository Technician to work onsite at our Manassas, VA location. This position supports inventory management, storage, and shipment of biological specimens and materials. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals interested in biorepository operations and eager to learn technical processes in a regulated environment. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials. Responsibilities Inventory & Storage: Maintain organized storage systems, monitor temperature-controlled environments, and ensure accurate data entry in ERP systems. Sample Processing: Perform supervised laboratory tasks such as aliquoting, nucleic acid extraction, and blood fractionation following SOPs. Shipping & Receiving: Process incoming shipments, replenish inventory, and prepare samples for outbound orders while adhering to safety protocols. Quality & Compliance: Document system alerts, report deviations, and follow proper handling procedures for hazardous materials. Operational Support: Assist with customer inquiries, share observations for process improvements, and respond to after-hour emergencies as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma and 0–1 years’ experience or equivalent experience.
Ability to handle heavy materials safely and follow strict safety protocols.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and willingness to learn technical processes.
Core competencies: adaptability, teamwork, problem-solving, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

Repository, shipping, warehouse or inventory experience highly preferred.
Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and biorepository best practices.
Familiarity with MS Office Suite tools including Outlook, Excel and Teams, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain organized storage systems
Monitor temperature-controlled environments
Ensure accurate data entry in ERP systems
Perform supervised laboratory tasks such as aliquoting, nucleic acid extraction, and blood fractionation following SOPs
Process incoming shipments
Replenish inventory
Prepare samples for outbound orders while adhering to safety protocols
Document system alerts
Report deviations
Follow proper handling procedures for hazardous materials
Assist with customer inquiries
Share observations for process improvements
Respond to after-hour emergencies as needed

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 to $45,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
Corporate bonus program
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