Repository Technician

ATCC•Frederick, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Repository Technician with warehouse, shipping or inventory experience onsite in Frederick, MD. Data entry experience preferred. The Repository Technician supports warehouse tasks involving inventory management, storage, retrieval, and shipping of biological materials for commercial and government clients. This role will expose you to the biorepository industry standards. Shipping, inventory, and warehouse experience would make you a great candidate for this job! Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent experience with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
Warehouse, shipping/handling, or inventory experience required.
Data entry experience preferred.
Attention to detail for batch number and item number differentiation and counting.
Willingness and ability to learn inventory management systems.
Ability to learn and follow quality control/assurance procedures.
Effective communication in English (both verbal and written), strong organizational skills.
Staff hired for the NCI Central Repository Program must be eligible to able to obtain an NIH Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card by submitting a Declaration of Federal Employment form within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain temperature-controlled storage systems, ensure inventory organization, and wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) while obtaining biomaterials from repository freezers.
Processing incoming shipments, stock replenishment and inventory, and preparing samples for shipment.
Manage inventory and maintain biological materials in proper cold chain environment (196°C (-321°F) degrees to 29°C (85°F) degrees) through the monitoring of storage systems, freezers and tanks.
Performing functions following standard operating procedures, systematic data entry, and performing good documentation practices (GDP) and maintaining cGMP standards.