Full-Time Biobank Technician I

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Biobank Technician I to accurately register, label, retrieve, and discard biological materials under strict temperature control.

You will support quality checks, maintain chain of custody, and use inventory systems. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and Excel proficiency are essential; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work across multiple facilities is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of teamwork and attention to detail experience.
• Life sciences background and GMP/GTP knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Register, label, retrieve, and discard materials with proper temperature control.
• Perform quality checks and maintain chain of custody.
• Utilize inventory management systems and scan barcodes; verify information.
• Label, store, package, and document activities; generate management reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Decision-making

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: The Biobank Technician I is responsible for accurately registering, labeling, retrieving, and discarding biological and production materials, ensuring proper temperature control and compliance with regulatory standards such as SOPs, GMP, GTP, and ISO.

Key Duties: Handle materials with care, perform quality checks, utilize inventory management systems, and maintain chain of custody. Tasks include scanning barcodes, verifying information, labeling, storing, retrieving, packaging, and documenting activities. Assist with facility upkeep and generate management reports.

Qualifications & Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent, with at least two years of teamwork and attention to detail experience. Life sciences background and GMP/GTP knowledge are preferred. Strong communication, decision-making, and Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Physical & Working Conditions: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work with refrigerants, and stand or sit for extended periods. Work involves handling potentially infectious materials in a clean environment, following universal precautions, and flexibility to work across multiple facilities.