Biorepository Technician III

Precision Medicine Group•Frederick, MD

5d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Biorepository Technician III will perform with a high degree of accuracy and quality for a variety of laboratory-related activities, including cryopreservation of biological samples that arrive daily in the repository, as well as advanced specimen handling such as aliquoting and molecular biology tasks. The role is responsible for data reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, management of post-commit activities in an inventory management system (e.g. BSI) and using the reporting features of an inventory management system. This technician is expected to support special projects (e.g. process improvement, integration of automation or molecular work) that may involve working across functional groups. Must be a flexible team player who can change direction quickly, accept new higher responsibilities, and respond to a variety of Repository needs. Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of relevant laboratory experience
Aseptic sample handling (e.g. aliquoting)
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision and guidance
Must possess basic laboratory skills and be trained in aseptic technique
Comfortability with excel and its functions, as well as inventory management systems (e.g., BSI)
Requires excellent attention to detail, excellent documentation skills, and must work well in a group environment
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

Molecular biology experience
Current knowledge of IATA Shipping Regulations and maintenance of certification and standards

Responsibilities

Train, as necessary, laboratory technicians in proper use of all procedures and protocols
Perform competency assessments of repository personnel
Act as a resource and advise lab technicians on appropriate resolution to questions in keeping with documented procedures, safety protocols and/or company policies
Investigate, review, and resolve data discrepancies in conjunction with project collaborators
Coordinate discrepancy resolution actions to include data investigations, relabels, and physical sample checks
Investigate missing specimens using the BSI and hardcopy data
Prepare and analyze reports from the BSI to identify possible errors and trends in data
Verify discrepancies noted by Lab Technicians during withdrawal or inventory procedures
Commit data and data modifications in BSI per outlined procedures
Unpack specimens and record all pertinent information in Incoming Shipment Batch
Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures
Distribute confirmation of shipment receipt form if required by project
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
Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and project-specific instructions
Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples
Triage and coordinate shipment requests and communicate/assign shipment dates for outgoing activities
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
Aliquoting of materials under aseptic conditions
Perform molecular techniques independently (e.g. nucleic acid extraction, quantification and qualification)
Prepare reagents used in the lab
Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as prepare reports
Work with managers and team members to meet project timelines and milestones
Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve basic/routine problems by performing scientific functions in collaboration with others
Quantify and Assess DNA/RNA purity using technology such as Qubit or Nanodrop
Complete routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
Assist in organizing laboratory workspace and equipment while maintaining best practices
Ability to perform basic mathematical conversions using aliquoting templates
Label vials and shipping boxes
Perform dry shipper QC
Coordinate and execute the quarterly temporary freezer investigation
Coordinate Repository Equipment preventative maintenance
Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager
Carry out other duties/projects as assigned