Biorepository Inventory Technician

18000 Biorepository; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Biorepository Inventory Technician in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves managing sample inventory, processing specimens, and maintaining accurate data across systems. You will also ship and inventory samples, barcode and upload data, and assist with deidentification and archival digitization.

A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required. This full‑time position requires 40 hours per week with travel between hospitals using Intermountain

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent per regulatory requirements.
• Preferred post‑high school education.
• Experience in a research role and/or working with laboratory information systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Navigate multiple computer systems and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Collect and process biological specimens with accurate data entry.
• Document and manage shipping and inventory of samples; scan and upload data.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Computer Literacy

Detail oriented

Patient Care

Safety

Teamwork

Working Independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post high school education (preferred)

Job description

Job Description: Biorepository Inventory Technician is responsible to help manage the unique sample inventory and supporting various activities within the Biorepository. This includes accurate inventory tracking of all materials and supporting research studies. This position will be required to drive Intermountain Vehicles to travel between Hospitals collecting research specimens. Good driving record required.

Essential Functions: Navigate multiple computer systems and maintain a clean, safe work environment. Collect and process biological specimens, ensuring accurate data entry. Document and manage shipping and inventory of samples. Scan, barcode, and upload data from incoming samples. Assist in the deidentification of samples for the Biorepository. Facilitate digitization of archival information, including slide images. Maintaining knowledge and adherence to compliance, regulatory requirements and the use of personal protective equipment. Provide support to other team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills: Accountability, Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail oriented, Patient Care, Safety, Teamwork, Working Independently.

Qualifications: Valid Drivers License. Required High School Diploma or equivalent (in compliance with regulatory requirements). Required. Post high school education. Preferred. Experience in a research role and/or working with laboratory information systems, protocols and required documentation. Preferred.

Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location: Biorepository Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.50 - $26.48

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