Biorepository Lab Technician - Proc&Recv Hardin

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; International Street (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Laboratory Technician who collects, processes, and stores biological specimens for testing and research. This role supports researchers and does not perform hypothesis-based analysis.

You will follow established protocols, maintain accurate records, label and track specimens, perform quality control, maintain equipment, and communicate with lab staff to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science or equivalent certification and experience, required.
• Coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and relevant research methods, preferred.
• Two years of laboratory research experience or equivalent, required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong communication.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens according to established protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of specimen collection, processing, and storage.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and tracked throughout the collection and storage process.
• Performs quality control checks on specimens to ensure that they meet established standards.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies as needed.
• Communicates with other laboratory staff and researchers to ensure that specimens are collected and processed in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer experience

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Adapt communication styles for diverse

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview: Job Description Summary:

Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens for laboratory testing and research purposes. Does not perform hypothesis-based research or analysis on the biospecimens – serves as a supporting role to facilitate research.

Essential Functions:

Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens according to established protocols and standard operating procedures. Maintains accurate records of specimen collection, processing, and storage. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and tracked throughout the collection and storage process. Performs quality control checks on specimens to ensure that they meet established standards. Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies as needed. Communicates with other laboratory staff and researchers to ensure that specimens are collected and processed in a timely and efficient manner.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's of Science or equivalent certification and experience, required. Coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and relevant research methods, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer experience. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to change manner of communication styles to adapt to various cultural and work-style differences. Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to work efficiently independently and collaboratively. Ability to adjust to change, handle interruptions, and function with changing circumstances.

Experience:

Two years of laboratory research experience or equivalent, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

EEO M/F/Disability/Vet

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