Biobank Technician I – 2nd Shift

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indianapolis seeks a Laboratory Materials Handler to register, label, retrieve, and discard biological and production materials while maintaining correct temperatures and strict SOPs.

You will follow GMP/GTP/GLP/ISO/CAP standards, manage samples with the inventory system, scan barcodes, and ensure chain of custody with accurate audit trails. The role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 basic English instructions and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel for basic/intermediate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Register, label, retrieve, and discard biological and production materials while maintaining appropriate temperatures.
• Follow SOPs and company procedures for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain traceability with an inventory system and audit trails.
• Scan barcodes and verify registration data against manifests.
• Store and handle materials at required temperatures.
• Prepare materials for lab services and outbound shipments.
• Perform quality control checks and report discrepancies.
• Investigate and document registration or retrieval issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Detail Orientation

Professionalism

Strong Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Register, label, retrieve, and discard biological and production materials while maintaining appropriate temperatures
• Perform all functions methodically according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), ISO, CAP standards, and other regulatory requirements
• Handle materials at required temperatures ranging from +30°C to -196°C
• Follow safety requirements for infectious and noninfectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds, and drug products
• Use the Company Inventory Management System for sample handling and maintain chain of custody and audit trails
• Scan sample barcodes and quality-check registration information against project and shipment manifests
• Overlay or place new labels on materials 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 upkeep of the facility
• 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 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
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work with refrigerants (e.g., dry ice and LNs) using proper PPE
• Ability to work in an area with potentially infectious materials and follow Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in handling biological and production materials while adhering to regulatory standards such as FDA Good Practices and ISO. Proficient in inventory management and quality control processes, with strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

• Biological Material Handling
• Quality Control
• Temperature Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Labeling and Registration
• Sample Barcode Scanning
• Chain of Custody Maintenance
• Report Generation
• Decision Making
• Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Self-Motivation
• Detail Orientation
• Professionalism

Industry Keywords

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