Life Science Research Professional/Biobank Technician

The client is seeking a biobank technician to perform duties related to the client’s biobanking program. The technician primary responsibilities will include specimen collection, processing, storage and shipment and assist with general lab maintenance. We are seeking candidates with excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to follow through with specifically assigned deliverables. Some previous wet lab experience would be beneficial.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Gather and maintain consent forms from study participants according to protocol.
Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing including research kit assembly for study visits and order placement.
Collect and distribute study specimens from inpatient and outpatient clinic locations to multiple research teams.
Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects. Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets, and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms.
Help with general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed.
Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
Transfer, store, maintain, and retrieve cryopreserved samples including use of liquid nitrogen tanks and -80C freezers.
Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques as needed.

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience
Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Top 3 requirements to hire:
Strong interpersonal skills, works well in a team, organized

Required experience: 2 years

Physical Requirements:
Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

Working Conditions:
Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and study’s needs.

Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with client colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable client policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the client's Administrative Guide.

Notes:
Onsite - expected to be on-site up to 5 days a week.
Shift timing/schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM