Biorepository Technician I

Precision Medicine Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Biorepository Technician I to assist in shipment and receipt, retrieve and preserve biological samples, and support daily repository operations. You will handle unpacking, temperature-controlled storage, inventory updates, labeling, and packing for shipment, while maintaining SOPs and IATA regulations.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential. An entry-level role requiring a high school diploma; familiarity with Excel is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-1 year of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shipment and receipt of biological samples and keep daily pull list.
• Unpack specimens and record information, store at correct temperatures for frozen and ambient samples.
• Label blocks, slides, and vials as needed and perform QC checks against client spreadsheets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Team player

Excel familiarity

English fluency

Basic lab skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 of the job include but are not limited to:

Biorepository:

• Keep up with daily pull list
• Re-file material as needed
• Assist with inventory reduction

Receive biological samples:

• Unpack specimens and record information
• Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines for frozen and ambient samples
• Document all discrepancies, along with notifying manager or person responsible of order

Receive laboratory supplies:

• Verify shipment contents against packing list

Shipping biological samples:

• Labeling of blocks, slides, and vials as needed
• Preform QC check of samples to client spreadsheet
• Prepare and pack box for shipment
• Keep current with SOP’s and IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
• Carry out other duties/projects as assigned
• Maintain a clean workspace

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-1 year of relevant 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 -80ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

• Basic laboratory skills

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$18 - $24.33 USD

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