Biorepository Technician I (Summer Intern)

Precision for Medicine•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Summer Intern to join us as a Biorepository Technician I. As a Biorepository Technician I, you will assist in shipment & receipt, the retrieval and preservation of biological samples that arrive daily or are stored in the repository.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years’ of general working experience
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 -196ºC)
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager
Unpack specimens and record all pertinent information in Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder
Create a folder to house all associated paperwork
Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures
Distribute confirmation of shipment receipt form if required by project
Verify shipment contents against packing list
Quarantine Raw Materials for release by QA department
Check information on sample vial against information provided by the study site
Scan samples into data management system, BSI
Correct paperwork where necessary and inform supervisor/manager of any discrepancies by generating a discrepancy report
Assist in the inventory of returned specimens
Aliquot frozen specimens utilizing aseptic technique
Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and instructions
Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples
Update Outgoing Batch Record
Contact receiving labs prior to shipment to confirm shipping address and ensure contact will be available to receive specimens
Ship samples (dangerous and non-dangerous goods) by Commercial or local courier
Complete all paperwork (link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms or BSI data collection sheets and any other forms which may be necessary)
Label vials and shipping boxes
Perform dry shipper QC
Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
Carry out other duties/projects as assigned