Biorepository Technician
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Biorepository Technician I”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Biological Sample ManagementBiorepository
Useful technologies
BSIExcel
Required qualifications
CertificationsHigh School Diploma
Field of studyBiology, Chemistry, Life Sciences (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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.
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 and 2 years’ of relevant working experience or
- Bachelor’s Degree (Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences or other related discipline) and 0-2 years of relevant working experience