Biorepository Lab Technician - RI Proc & Recv Grider

Biorepository Lab Technician - RI Proc & Recv Grider

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Job Description

Summary:

Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens for laboratory testing and research purposes. Does not perform hypothesis-based research or analysis on the biospecimens – serves as a supporting role to facilitate research.

• Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens according to established protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of specimen collection, processing, and storage.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and tracked throughout the collection and storage process.
• Performs quality control checks on specimens to ensure that they meet established standards.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies as needed.
• Communicates with other laboratory staff and researchers to ensure that specimens are collected and processed in a timely and efficient manner.

• Bachelor's of Science or equivalent certification and experience, required.
• Coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and relevant research methods, preferred.

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to change manner of communication styles to adapt to various cultural and work-style differences.
• Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adjust to change, handle interruptions, and function with changing circumstances.

Two years of laboratory research experience or equivalent, required.

Occasionally:
Bend/twist, climb stairs/ladder, lift/carry 11–20 lbs, push/pull 26–40 lbs.

Frequently:
Lift/carry 0–10 lbs, push/pull 0–25 lbs, standing, walking.

Continuously:
Audible speech, color vision, computer skills, decision making, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision, problem solving, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, sitting, squat/kneel.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet