Biorepository Technician I
Precision Medicine Group
$18 / hour
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Description
Position Summary:
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
Receive supplies into inventory:
- 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
- Scan samples into data management system, BSI
- 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)
Miscellaneous:
- 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:
Minimum Required:
- 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
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About this role
Precision Medicine Group's Biorepository Technician I role centers on the daily handling, tracking, and distribution of biological samples stored in a specialized freezer facility. You'll manage incoming shipments by unpacking and cataloging specimens, monitor temperature-controlled storage systems, perform quality checks on samples before they ship out, and maintain detailed records in the data management system. The work also involves aliquoting frozen samples using aseptic technique, coordinating with receiving labs, and ensuring compliance with IATA shipping regulations for both standard and hazardous materials.
This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position that requires comfort working in extremely cold environments (down to -196°C) and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly. You'll need at least two years of general work experience, strong documentation skills, and proficiency with Excel. Lab experience and training in aseptic technique are preferred but not required. The role demands flexibility to shift between tasks quickly and work collaboratively as part of a team, with five days per week on-site in Houston.
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