Cryo Biorepository Technician II

pfm; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

pfm is seeking a Biorepository Technician II to perform cryopreservation and data reconciliation, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced laboratory. The role includes handling incoming shipments, freezer monitoring, and contributing to inventory management in accordance with cGMP, cGLP or ISO standards and SOPs.

The candidate will work with both commercial clients and government investigators, maintain documentation, and participate in competency assessments while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years' relevant work experience.
• Basic laboratory skills and aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of IATA Shipping Regulations and certification maintenance.
• Comfort with Excel and BSI data management system.
• Excellent documentation and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Data Reconciliation: investigate and resolve data discrepancies with project collaborators.
• Monitoring of freezers: respond to alarms and monitor temperatures per SOPs.
• Receive biological samples: unpack, document, store at correct temperature, share shipment receipts as needed.
• Inventory of Frozen Biological Samples: estimate volume, verify vials against study site data, scan into BSI, generate discrepancy reports.
• Retrieve Frozen Samples from Inventory: pull per requisition, perform QC, update records, and coordinate shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Aseptic technique

Team player

Flexible / agile

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

BSI data management system

Excel

Job description

pfm is seeking a Biorepository Technician II to perform cryopreservation and data reconciliation, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced laboratory. The role includes handling incoming shipments, freezer monitoring, and contributing to inventory management in accordance with cGMP, cGLP or ISO standards and SOPs.

The candidate will work with both commercial clients and government investigators, maintain documentation, and participate in competency assessments while