Biorepository Technician I New Houston, TX, USA

Precision Medicine Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group in Houston is seeking a Biorepository Technician I to assist in shipment and receipt, retrieval and preservation of biological samples, and to work onsite on a full-time schedule Tuesday through Saturday, 7am to 4pm. The role involves monitoring freezers, receiving samples, inventory, aliquoting, shipping, and ensuring QA/accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of general work experience, good documentation, and ability to lift up to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager.
• Receive biological samples and record information in Incoming Shipment Batch and folder.
• Verify shipment contents against packing list and quarantine raw materials for QA release.
• Aliquot frozen specimens using aseptic technique and update Outgoing Batch Record.
• Ship samples by Commercial or local courier and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Excel familiarity

Team player

English fluency

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. This role is full-time and onsite Tuesday to Saturday, 7am to 4pm.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

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
• 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
• 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)
• 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:

• 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

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 - $18 USD

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