<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p><strong>Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:</strong></p> <p>Data Reconciliation:</p> <ul> <li>Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in conjunction with project collaborators</li> <li>Prepare and analyze reports from the BSI to identify possible errors in data</li> <li>Verify discrepancies noted by Lab Assistants during withdrawal or inventory procedures</li> <li>Complete Investigation tasks in specimen requisitions</li> </ul> <p>Monitoring of freezers:</p> <ul> <li>Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures</li> <li>Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager</li> </ul> <p>Receive biological samples: </p> <ul> <li>Unpack specimens and record all pertinent information in Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder</li> <li>Create a folder to house all associated paperwork</li> <li>Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures</li> <li>Distribute confirmation of shipment receipt form if required by project</li> </ul> <p>Receive supplies into inventory: </p> <ul> <li>Verify shipment contents against packing list</li> <li>Quarantine Raw Materials for release by QA department</li> </ul> <p>Inventory of Frozen Biological Samples:</p> <ul> <li>Utilize Quality Control Vials to estimate volume of frozen samples</li> <li>Check information on sample vial against information provided by the study site</li> <li>Scan samples into data management system, BSI</li> <li>Correct paperwork where necessary and inform supervisor/manager of any discrepancies by generating a discrepancy report</li> <li>Assist in the inventory of returned specimens</li> <li>Aliquot frozen specimens utilizing aseptic technique</li> </ul> <p>Retrieve Frozen Samples from Inventory and Ship:</p> <ul> <li>Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and instructions</li> <li>Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples</li> <li>Update Outgoing Batch Record</li> <li>Contact receiving labs prior to shipment to confirm shipping address and ensure contact will be available to receive specimens</li> <li>Ship samples (dangerous and non-dangerous goods) by Commercial or local courier</li> <li>Complete all paperwork (link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms or BSI data collection sheets and any other forms which may be necessary)</li> </ul> <p>Miscellaneous:</p> <ul> <li>Perform annual competency assessments for Repository staff</li> <li>Label vials and shipping boxes</li> <li>Perform dry shipper QC</li> <li>Coordinate and execute the quarterly temporary freezer inventory</li> <li>Coordinate Repository Equipment preventative maintenance</li> <li>Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards</li> <li>Carry out other duties/projects as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <p><strong>Minimum Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience</li> <li>2 years’ of general working experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must possess basic laboratory skills</li> <li>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</li> <li>Current knowledge of IATA Shipping Regulations and maintenance of certification and standards</li> <li>Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and must work well in a group environment</li> <li>Familiarity with excel and basic functions with the program</li> <li>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</li> <li>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)</li> <li>Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 year of relevant lab experience</li> <li>Trained in aseptic technique</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. 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