About the job
Position Summary:
The Biorepository Technician I is responsible for supporting the shipment and receipt, as well as the retrieval and preservation of biological samples that arrive daily or are stored within the repository.
Key Responsibilities:
- Freezer Monitoring:
- Respond to freezer alarms according to established standard operating procedures.
- Oversee the temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and ambient storage areas as designated by the Manager.
- Sample Receipt:
- Unbox specimens and accurately log all relevant information into the Incoming Shipment Batch and associated folders.
- Create folders to organize all related documentation.
- Ensure samples are stored at the correct temperature in compliance with established guidelines.
- Issue confirmation of shipment receipt forms when required by specific projects.
- Supply Inventory Management:
- Cross-verify shipment contents against packing lists.
- Place Raw Materials into quarantine for quality assurance release.
- Frozen Biological Sample Inventory:
- Validate sample vial information against data provided by study sites.
- Utilize the data management system, BSI, to scan samples.
- Amend documentation when necessary and notify the supervisor/manager of any discrepancies through discrepancy reports.
- Assist in inventory management of returned specimens.
- Perform aliquoting of frozen specimens using aseptic techniques.
- Sample Retrieval and Shipping:
- Extract samples in accordance with requisition forms, standard operating procedures, and other instructions.
- Conduct quality control checks on outgoing samples.
- Maintain the Outgoing Batch Record.
- Contact receiving laboratories before shipment to confirm shipping addresses and availability to receive specimens.
- Ship samples (including hazardous and non-hazardous materials) via commercial or local courier services.
- Complete all necessary documentation including link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms, or BSI data collection sheets.
- Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
- Label vials and shipping containers accurately.
- Conduct quality control on dry shippers.
- Stay updated on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain required certifications and standards.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
