Biobank Technician I

Azenta•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biobank Technician I registers, labels, retrieves, stores, and discards biological and production materials, including research samples and products. The role maintains materials at project-defined temperatures and performs assigned tasks accurately to protect the integrity of both the materials and storage processes. Work is performed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable regulatory standards. The position may require reporting to either the Indianapolis or Plainfield facility based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience demonstrating teamwork, self-motivation, attention to detail, and professionalism.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, and procedures in English.
Ability to make decisions and judgments based on reasoning.
Ability to perform tasks carefully and thoroughly and check work for accuracy and completeness.
Strong attention to detail when performing repetitive tasks.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel for basic and intermediate functions.
Ability to reach, lift, and bend, and to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Right- and left-hand finger dexterity.
Ability to discern colors or use color-correction glasses.
Ability to work with refrigerants such as dry ice and liquid nitrogen using proper PPE.

Nice To Haves

Life sciences experience.
GMP, GTP, or CLIA experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned functions methodically and in accordance with SOPs.
Follow FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), ISO, CAP standards, and other regulatory requirements specified in SOPs.
Handle materials at required temperatures, from +30°C to -196°C, as defined by project requirements and SOPs.
Follow safety requirements for handling infectious and noninfectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds, and drug products.
Use the Company Inventory Management System for sample handling and proactively maintain chain of custody and audit trails.
Register samples by scanning barcodes and checking material information against project and shipment manifest specifications.
Overlay or place new labels on materials as required by project specifications.
Store materials at required temperatures in designated storage units.
Retrieve and package materials requested for lab services, outbound shipments, and discards.
Perform quality control checks, including discard quality checks.
Investigate and document issues encountered during registration or retrieval using common and company-specific systems.
Generate location management reports.
Assist with upkeep of the facility.
Maintain a clean work environment and follow and enforce Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens in potentially contaminated areas.