Biobank Technician I

Azenta Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Inc. is hiring a Biobank Technician I to support the full material life cycle—from reception and labeling to storage, retrieval, and shipment—in a high‑security biobank environment.

The role emphasizes strict temperature control, data integrity, and compliance with GMP/GTP/GLP standards. You will perform data entry, reporting, and routine maintenance, collaborating with team members to drive continuous process improvements while maintaining training records and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or 2 years of relevant experience with an associate degree or 4 years with a high school diploma.
• Life sciences background preferred and GMP/GTP/CLIA familiarity is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation and the ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform full life-cycle sample handling: reception, manifesting, registration, storage, retrieval, and shipment while maintaining correct temperatures.
• Enter data accurately, generate reports, and support data quality and workflow improvements.
• Adhere to SOPs and regulatory standards (GMP, GLP, ISO, IATA) and maintain training records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Life Sciences degree/experience preferred

GMP/GTP/CLIA experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Biobank Technician I

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.

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 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 (ambient 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, Storage, 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 English and other location’s official languages
• 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.

Join us and help enable life‑changing discoveries by keeping critical life science systems running reliably—every day. #IND123

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.

United States Base Compensation: $21.00

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally. As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.