Biobank Technician I

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

Job summary

Azenta Inc. in the United States is hiring a Biobank Technician I to register, label, retrieve, and discard irreplaceable samples while maintaining strict temperature controls and chain-of-custody.

You will follow SOPs and regulatory standards (GMP, GTP, GLP, ISO), use the inventory management system, perform quality control checks, and assist with facility upkeep in Indianapolis or Plainfield.

Qualifications

• 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 communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, procedures in English language.
• 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.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, performing basic and intermediate functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to FDA GMP/GTP/GLP, ISO, CAP standards and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs.
• Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures per project definition and SOPs.
• Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and noninfectious 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.
• Register samples into the inventory management system including scanning of sample barcodes.
• Quality checking information on the material being registered against project and shipment manifest specifications.
• Overlay or place a new label onto materials as required per the project specification.
• Store materials at required temperatures in designated storage units for the specified category of the material.
• Retrieve and package materials requested for lab services, outbound shipments, and discards.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Perform discard quality checks.
• Investigate and document issues encountered in registration or retrieval of materials using common and company specific systems.
• Generate location management reports.
• Assist with upkeep of the facility.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Excel

English reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Azenta Inc. 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 TitleBiobank Technician I Job Description Company Overview 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. Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic 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.

What You’ll Add Value

The Biobank Technician I is responsible for registering, labeling, retrieving, and discarding irreplaceable biological and production materials (research samples, products, etc.) as assigned, while maintaining appropriate temperatures. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), International Organization of Standards (ISO), College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs.
• Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (+30oC to -196oC) per the project definition and SOPs.
• Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and noninfectious 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.
• Register samples into the inventory management system. This includes: Scanning of sample barcodes.
• Quality checking information on the material being registered against project and shipment manifest specifications.
• Overlay or place a new label onto materials as required per the project specification.
• Store materials at required temperatures in designated storage units for the specified category of the material.
• Retrieve and package materials requested for lab services, outbound shipments, and discards.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Perform discard quality checks.
• Investigate and document issues encountered in registration or retrieval of materials using common and company specific systems.
• Generate location management reports.
• Assist with upkeep of the facility.

What You Will Bring

• 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 communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, procedures in English language
• 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
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, performing basic and intermediate functions

Physical Requirements

• Reaching/lifting/bending.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• 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 LNs) using proper PPE

Your Working Conditions: Employee will be working in an area with potentially infectious materials. 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. The position requires flexibility to report to either the Indianapolis or Plainfield facility based on business needs.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet 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.

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.