Biorepository Technician I

Pfm; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Pfm is hiring a Biorepository Technician I in Frederick, Maryland. The technician will assist in the receipt, retrieval, and preservation of biological samples, ensuring quality control throughout.

The ideal candidate requires a high school diploma, good attention to detail, and familiarity with Excel. Responsibilities include monitoring freezers, unpacking specimens, verifying shipments, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The role may involve lifting and working in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of general working experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry 31-50 lbs.
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor freezers and respond to alarms.
• Receive biological samples and verify shipment contents.
• Assist in inventory and aliquoting of frozen specimens.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Excel familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Biorepository Technician I will assist in shipment & receipt, the retrieval and preservation of biological samples that arrive daily or are stored in the repository.

Essential Functions

Monitoring of Freezers

• Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager

Receive Biological Samples

• Unpack specimens and record all pertinent information in Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder
• Create a folder to house all associated paperwork
• Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures
• Distribute confirmation of shipment receipt form if required by project

Receive Supplies into Inventory

• Verify shipment contents against packing list
• Quarantine Raw Materials for release by QA department

Inventory of Frozen Biological Samples

• Check information on sample vial against information provided by the study site
• Scan samples into data management system, BSI
• Correct paperwork where necessary and inform supervisor/manager of any discrepancies by generating a discrepancy report
• Assist in the inventory of returned specimens
• Aliquot frozen specimens utilizing aseptic technique

Retrieve Frozen Samples from Inventory and Ship

• Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and instructions
• Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples
• Update Outgoing Batch Record
• Contact receiving labs prior to shipment to confirm shipping address and ensure contact will be available to receive specimens
• Ship samples (dangerous and non-dangerous goods) by Commercial or local courier
• Complete all paperwork (link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms or BSI data collection sheets and any other forms which may be necessary)

Miscellaneous

• Label vials and shipping boxes
• Perform dry shipper QC
• Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
• Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years’ of general working experience

Other Required

• Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and must work well in a group environment
• Familiarity with excel and basic functions with the program
• Must be a flexible agile team player who can change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignment and changing business needs
• Ability to lift and carry between 31-50 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods; occasionally required to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel, reach and perform tasks with repetitive motion; Will be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred

• 1 year of relevant lab experience
• Basic laboratory skills
• Trained in aseptic technique

Compensation Range

$18 – $18 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.