Biobank Technician

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indianapolis invites a detail-oriented Materials Handler to join our lab support team. You will register, label, retrieve, and dispose biological and production materials while maintaining required temperatures and following SOPs.

This role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to read and interpret English instructions. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Company Inventory Management System is a plus, and familiarity with GMP/GTP/CLIA is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic to moderate life sciences familiarity preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Register, label, retrieve, and discard biological and production materials.
• Maintain required temperatures and follow SOPs.
• Use inventory system for sample handling, chain of custody, and audits.
• Generate location management reports and assist with facility upkeep.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel proficiency

Inventory Management System

Labeling & Scanning

Temperature control tools

Job description

Register, label, retrieve, and discard biological and production materials while maintaining required temperatures
Perform all functions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Adhere to FDA Good Practices, ISO, CAP standards, and other regulatory requirements
Handle infectious and noninfectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds, and drug products safely
Use the Company Inventory Management System for sample handling, chain of custody, and audit trails
Register samples by scanning barcodes, quality-checking information, and applying labels as required
Store materials at required temperatures in designated storage units
Retrieve and package materials for lab services, outbound shipments, and discards
Perform quality control and discard quality checks
Investigate and document registration or retrieval issues
Generate location management reports
Assist with facility upkeep
Maintain a clean work environment and follow Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens
Report to either the Indianapolis or Plainfield facility based on business needs

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience demonstrating teamwork, self-motivation, detail orientation, and professionalism
• Life Sciences experience preferred
• GMP/GTP/CLIA experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, and procedures in English
• Ability to make decisions and judgments based on reasoning
• Ability to perform tasks carefully and check work for accuracy and completeness
• Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, including basic and intermediate functions
• Ability to reach, lift, and bend
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Right- and left-hand finger dexterity
• Ability to discern colors or use color-correction glasses
• Ability to work with refrigerants such as dry ice and liquid nitrogen using proper PPE
• Ability to work in areas with potentially infectious materials and follow Universal Precautions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in handling biological materials and adhering to regulatory standards such as FDA Good Practices and ISO. Proficient in inventory management and quality control processes while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• GMP/GTP/CLIA Experience
• Inventory Management System Proficiency
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Life Sciences Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Biological Material Handling
• Quality Control
• Sample Registration
• Temperature Management
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Labeling and Scanning
• Decision Making
• Repetitive Task Accuracy
• Color Discrimination
• Physical Dexterity

Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Self-Motivation
• Detail Orientation
• Professionalism

Industry Keywords

• FDA Good Practices
• ISO Standards
• CAP Standards
• Universal Precautions
• Infectious Materials Safety
• Refrigerants Handling

Tools & Technologies

• Company Inventory Management System