Regional Biobank Technician I

Azenta, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Biobank Technician I, where you will play a crucial role in managing the life cycle of irreplaceable biological materials. Your responsibilities will include adhering to strict regulatory standards, performing data analysis, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team, ensuring the integrity of research samples and contributing to groundbreaking scientific advancements. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences preferred.
• Strong communication skills in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the life cycle of biological materials while ensuring integrity and compliance.
• Perform data entry, analysis, and maintain facility equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Associate Degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Company Inventory Management System

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:

1. Reception
2. Manifesting
3. Registration
4. Retrievals
5. Discard/Shipment
6. 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:

1. Cleaning
2. Keeping track of inventory/consumables
3. Installation
4. Preventive maintenance
5. Calibration
6. Qualification

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

1. Independently operate laboratory equipment
2. Accurately and precisely use of pipettes
3. Proper use of reagent
4. 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