Biobank Technician I: Sample Processing & QC

Partners In Health; Mississippi; On-site; USD 3,700 - 5,800; Full time

Job summary

University of Global Health Equity seeks a Biobank Technician I to support collection, receipt, processing, aliquoting, labeling, and storage of biological specimens for clinical trials and research projects in Kigali. You will ensure samples are handled per SOPs, GCLP and biosafety standards, maintaining traceability and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role collaborates with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, lab staff, and data teams to sustain specimen integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience with human specimens in research or clinical settings.
• GCLP, GCP, biosafety, and research ethics certification/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, aliquot, store, retrieve and prepare specimens per SOPs.
• Maintain accurate sample identification, tracking, chain-of-custody, and inventory records.
• Conduct routine quality checks, document deviations, and support CAPA, audits, and continuous quality improvement.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, refrigerators, freezers and pipettes.
• Maintain biosafety and confidentiality and laboratory safety standards.
• Monitor supplies and report equipment or operation issues.
• Collaborate with clinical, laboratory, data management and research teams to support trials and studies.

Skills

Sample processing

Biosafety

Quality standards

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

Centrifuges

Job description

University of Global Health Equity seeks a Biobank Technician I to support collection, receipt, processing, aliquoting, labeling, and storage of biological specimens for clinical trials and research projects in Kigali. You will ensure samples are handled per SOPs, GCLP and biosafety standards, maintaining traceability and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role collaborates with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, lab staff, and data teams to sustain specimen integrity