Biorepository Technician II

Website Precision Medicine Group

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Data Reconciliation:

  • Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in conjunction with project collaborators
  • Prepare and analyze reports from the BSI to identify possible errors in data
  • Verify discrepancies noted by Lab Technicians/Assistants during withdrawal or inventory procedures
  • Complete Investigation tasks in specimen requisitions

Monitoring of freezers:

  • Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager

Receive biological samples:

  • 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

Inventory of Frozen Biological Samples:

  • Utilize Quality Control Vials to estimate volume of frozen samples
  • 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

Retrieve Frozen Samples from Inventory:

  • Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and instructions
  • Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples
  • Update Outgoing Batch Record
  • Investigate missing specimens using the BSI and hardcopy data
  • 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 (background forms, link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms or BSI data collection sheets and any other forms which may be necessary)

Miscellaneous:

  • Perform annual competency assessments for Repository staff
  • Label vials and shipping boxes
  • Perform dry shipper QC
  • Coordinate and execute the quarterly temporary freezer inventory
  • Coordinate Repository Equipment preventative maintenance
  • Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
  • Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

To apply for this job please visit boards.greenhouse.io.