Biorepository Technician II

Precision Medicine Group, LLC.; Norton (MA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Precision Medicine Group in Norton, MA is seeking a Biorepository Technician II to perform cryopreservation and associated laboratory tasks with high accuracy. The role involves data reconciliation, report generation, and adherence to regulatory standards such as cGMP/cGLP/ISO.

You will monitor freezers, receive and inventory samples, verify shipments, and maintain thorough documentation while working within a team in a regulated lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic laboratory skills.
• Experience in written and verbal communications and a strong documentation background in a laboratory setting with regulatory requirements (cGMP, cGLP or ISO) and SOPs.
• Current knowledge of IATA Shipping Regulations and maintenance of certification and standards.
• Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and ability to work in a group environment.
• Familiarity with Excel and basic functions.

Responsabilités

• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with project collaborators.
• Prepare and analyze reports from the BSI to identify possible data errors.
• Verify discrepancies noted by Lab Assistants during withdrawal or inventory procedures.
• Complete investigation tasks in specimen requisitions.
• Monitor freezers and temperatures as assigned by Manager.
• Receive biological samples and log all pertinent information.
• Store samples at correct temperatures per procedures.
• Ship samples and complete all related paperwork and forms.
• Carry out competency assessments for Repository staff.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

English fluency

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Location: Norton, MA, USA
Category: Laboratory
Division: Precision for Medicine
Business Unit: Translational Sciences
Requisition Number: 7270

Position Summary

The Biorepository Technician II will perform with a high degree of accuracy and quality a variety of laboratory-related activities including cryopreservation of biological samples that arrive daily in the repository. This position requires skills in data reconciliation and using the reporting features of the BSI.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to

• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in conjunction with project collaborators
• Prepare and analyze reports from the BSI to identify possible errors in data
• Verify discrepancies noted by Lab Assistants during withdrawal or inventory procedures
• Complete Investigation tasks in specimen requisitions

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:

• Utilize Quality Control Vials to estimate volume of frozen 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 samplesUpdate 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)
• Perform annual competency assessments for Repository staff
• Label vials and shipping boxes
• Perform dry shipper QC
• Coordinate and execute the quarterly temporary freezer inventory
• Coordinate Repository Equipment preventative maintenance
• 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:

• Must possess basic laboratory skills
• Experience in written and verbal communications and a strong documentation background in a laboratory setting with respect to regulatory requirements (cGMP, cGLP or ISO) and Standard Operating Procedures
• Current knowledge of IATA Shipping Regulations and maintenance of certification and standards
• 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
• 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

$19— $26.30 USD

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

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