Repository Technician

ATCC•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a Repository Technician. The Repository Technician supports warehouse operations involving inventory management, storage, retrieval, and shipping of biological materials for commercial and government clients. This onsite position is based in Gaithersburg, MD and provides exposure to biorepository industry standards while supporting critical inventory, shipping, and material handling activities. Seeking a Repository Technician, ideally with warehouse, shipping, handling, or inventory management experience and experience supporting biorepository, laboratory, or regulated operations environments. This is a great opportunity to gain biotech industry experience for someone with inventory or warehouse experience. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Requirements

HS Diploma and 1 year of experience.
Experience in warehouse operations, shipping and handling, or inventory management.
Ability to maintain inventory accuracy and differentiate batch numbers and item numbers with a high degree of attention to detail.
Willingness and ability to learn inventory management and ERP systems.
Ability to learn and follow quality control and quality assurance procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English with strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting biorepository, laboratory, or regulated operations environments.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory accuracy, stock replenishment activities, and organization of biological materials.
Retrieve biomaterials from repository freezers, monitor storage systems, and follow PPE requirements when handling materials.
Process incoming shipments and prepare biological materials and samples for outbound shipment.
Maintain materials within temperature-controlled environments through monitoring of freezers, liquid nitrogen tanks, and storage systems.
Perform systematic data entry and maintain accurate records following established procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures, good documentation practices (GDP), and cGMP standards while supporting repository operations.