Repository Technician II - Days

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Germantown, MD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. This position is within the Fisher BioServices business unit and is responsible for the receipt, inventory, storage and shipping of clinical agents or biological specimens to various clinical sites and/or laboratories. These materials are stored at temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C with potentially hazardous properties. This position uses database applications and standard precautionary procedures to work independently, be self-directed, communicate effectively, and use good judgment when making decisions. Internal or external client interaction occurs under the guidance of experienced professional or technical staff. Location / Division Specific Information Germantown, MD / Fisher BioServices Now is an exciting time to join our Biorepository team, a team dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the products they need to achieve their scientific goals – quickly, successfully, and safely. If you believe in working the right way for the right reason join our growing team today! Due to business needs, must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed. Travel will be required to Division sites between Rockville and Frederick (will be told in advance). The physical demands described above are representative of those which are required to perform the main duties of this position. How will you make an impact? You’ll provide shipping, receiving, storage and order fulfillment services for clinical sites and laboratories.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1+ years' work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management.
Proven track record to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required.
Need basic digital literacy to navigate inventory systems, Microsoft Office, and shipping software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.
proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory, and quality assurance/control.

Nice To Haves

IATA Dangerous Goods Training, preferred
Blood Borne Pathogens Training, preferred
Certified Pharmacy Tech, preferred
Prefer 3+ years' work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management.
Good social skills and customer service skills required.
Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
Must be ready to start work timely daily and maintain strong attendance performance.
Ability to follow general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new projects to complete assigned tasks.
Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; errors in work could cause delays in schedules.

Responsibilities

Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and accurately process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
Sustain a high level of quality to ensure customers receive accurate product and in the time requested.
Assist in receiving biological specimens, clinical agents, chemical compounds, and/or Investigational products.
Verify the quality, type and quantity of materials received are accurate and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list).
Weigh dry chemical compounds
Aliquot liquid biological samples or products
Perform general documentation management (ie generate, review, archive, or destroy)
Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C.
Assures compliance to cGMP parts 210 and 211 and company quality systems.
Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), facility safety guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requirements which may include compliance with cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211 where applicable.