Regional Biobank Technician I

Azenta Life Sciences; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Regional Biobank Technician I to manage the lifecycle of biological samples, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills in French and English, and have the ability to work under strict regulations. This full-time role offers an entry-level position in a collaborative environment dedicated to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Education in Life Sciences preferred.
• GMP/GTP/CLIA experience is a plus.
• Ability to triage/prioritize and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the whole life cycle of samples/materials.
• Perform data entry, analysis, and cleaning.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or country specific equivalence

Associate Degree + 2 years of relevant experience

High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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BioSpeciMan Corporation

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Regional Biobank Technician I

Job Description

How You’ll Add Value

The regional sites Biobank Technician I is responsible for the whole life cycle from reception, manifesting labeling, retrieving, shipping and discarding of irreplaceable biological and production materials (research samples, products, etc.) as assigned, while maintaining appropriate temperature. The incumbent is accountable for performing all assigned tasks with full attention and accuracy to maintain the integrity of the material and the storage processes. The incumbent is also responsible for performing data entry, data analysis, cleaning, maintenance/qualification activities and facilities activities to ensure smooth and continuous functioning of the Biobank operations.

What You’ll Do

Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), International Organization of Standards (ISO), College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs and site location. Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (+30°C to -196°C) per the project definition and SOPs. Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and non-infectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds and drug products. Utilize the Company Inventory Management System for all sample handling tasks and ensure chain of custody and audit trails for all activities are proactively maintained. Managing the whole life cycle of the samples/materials:

Reception,

Manifesting,

Registration,

Retrievals,

Discard/Shipment,

Other client specific tasks.

Investigate and document issues encountered using common and company specific systems. Generate reports and custom reports as assigned/ needed. Work with other team members to help on assigned projects. Proactively manage and drive the resolution of client issues while promoting continuous process improvements. Maintain training file and required documentation. Assist with upkeep of the facility and equipment in a timely manner:

Cleaning,

Keeping track of inventory/consumables,

Installation,

Preventive maintenance,

Calibration,

Qualification.

Maintain on-call availability in accordance with schedule set by the employer. For sites with a laboratory:

Independently operate laboratory equipment

Accurately and precisely use of pipettes

Proper use of reagent

Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (or country specific equivalence)
  
  
  

OR Associate Degree + 2 years of relevant experience

OR High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience (Two years’ experience demonstrating teamwork, self-motivation, detail orientation, and professionalism).

• Life Sciences degree/experience preferred,
• GMP/GTP/CLIA experience preferred,
• Organized and detail oriented.

• Demonstrate high level of initiative and ability to triage/prioritize and work independently and in teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and make good judgment about what to reveal to customers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in French and English.
• Ability to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, procedures in English and other location’s specific official languages.
• Ability to make decisions and judgements based on reasoning.
• Ability to perform tasks with care, is thorough and checks work for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite:
• Microsoft Excel, performing basic and intermediate functions.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Reaching, lifting, bending.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (:23 kg).
• Extended periods of standing or sitting.
• Right- and left-hand finger dexterity.
• Ability to discern colors or use of color correction glasses.
• Ability to work with refrigerants (e.g., dry ice and LN2) using proper PPE.
  
  
  

Your Working Conditions:

• The employee will be working in an area with potentially infectious materials.
• The employee will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and enforce and follow Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens when working in an area considered to be potentially contaminated.
  
  
  

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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