Bio-Repository Technician II

Aequor; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm is seeking a Biospecimen Associate in Pleasanton, California. The role involves managing the operation of a Biorepository, which includes tasks like inventory management and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a High School diploma and 5 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience. Proficiency in Excel and effective communication skills are essential. This is a contract position with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience and/or certifications required.
• Experience in handling human biological materials is a must.
• Experience working with databases in a biobank/biorepository is desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily operation of Biorepository for biological materials.
• Maintain audit-readiness and traceability of biological materials.
• Implement safety regulations and good laboratory practices while handling hazardous materials.

Skills

Inventory management

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Lifting objects up to 30 lbs

Education

High School or GED

Associates degree in a biological discipline

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Google Suite

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RMS Biospecimen Acquisition and Management Biospecimen Associate (Contingent) Position, Location and Scope The Biospecimen Associate will facilitate the daily operation of the Biorepository for Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM). Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: inventory management, processing, distribution, storage, and disposition of biological materials in compliance with local regulatory requirements, Quality, Business, and Industry best practices/standards.

This position will be based at RMS in Pleasanton, California.

Specific Responsibilities

Works under general supervision to deliver simple, efficient solutions in preparation and receipt of shipments, verification, processing, storage, retrieval and distribution of samples, and management of sample collection materials and laboratory supplies.

Maintains audit-readiness and end-to-end traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets by working in a validated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with established procedures.

Adheres to departmental work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA safety regulations and Good Laboratory Practices to perform assigned tasks while handling hazardous biological materials (BSL-2).

Understands business processes and proposes simple solutions for process optimization.

Position Requirements & Experience

High School or GED and 5 years of relevant work experience and/or certifications required (e.g., EMT, phlebotomy)

Associates degree in a biological discipline or a related field and 2 years of relevant work experience preferred

Experience in handling human biological materials a must

Experience working with databases in a biobank/biorepository desired

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google suite

Able to lift objects up to 30 lbs. and to work in a BSL-2 laboratory environment Personal Characteristics & Cultural fit

Passionate about the importance of biological material traceability in the product development cycle

Results and goal oriented; organized, adaptable and meticulous

Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with efficiency

Please contact me if you are interested. Thank you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Hospitals and Health Care

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