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Azenta

Biobank Technician I

Place: US - Cleveland, OH
Pay: $21 an hour
Posted: Yesterday

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The role

Azenta Inc.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Biobank Technician I

Job Description

How You’ll Add Value:

The regional sites Biobank Technician I is responsible for the whole life cycle from reception, manifesting, labeling, retrieving, shipping and discarding of irreplaceable biological and production materials (research samples, products, etc.) as assigned, while maintaining appropriate temperature. The incumbent is accountable for performing all assigned tasks with full attention and accuracy to maintain the integrity of the material and the storage processes. The incumbent is also responsible for performing data entry, data analysis, cleaning, maintenance/qualification activities and facilities activities to ensure smooth and continuous functioning of Biobank operations.

What You’ll Do:

Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), International Organization of Standards (ISO), College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs and site location

Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (ambient to -196°C) per the project definition and SOPs

Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and non-infectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds and drug products

Utilize the Company Inventory Management System for all sample handling tasks and ensure chain of custody and audit trails for all activities are proactively maintained

Managing the whole life cycle of the samples/materials:

Reception

Manifesting

Registration

Storage

Retrievals

Discard/Shipment

Other client specific tasks

Investigate and document issues encountered using common and company specific systems

Generate reports and custom reports as assigned/ needed.

Work with other team members to help on assigned projects

Proactively manage and drive the resolution of client issues while promoting continuous process improvements

Maintain training file and required documentation

Assist with upkeep of the facility and equipment in a timely manner:

Cleaning

Keeping track of inventory/consumables

Installation

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

Qualification

Maintain on-call availability in accordance with schedule set by the employer

For sites with a laboratory:

Independently operate laboratory equipment

Accurately and precisely use of pipettes

Proper use of reagent

Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree (or country specific equivalence)

OR Associate Degree + 2 years of relevant experience

OR High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience (Two years’ experience demonstrating teamwork, self-motivation, detail orientation, and professionalism) Life Sciences degree/experience preferred

GMP/GTP/CLIA experience preferred

Organized and detail oriented

Demonstrate high level of initiative and ability to triage/prioritize and work independently and in teams

Ability to maintain confidentiality and make good judgment about what to reveal to customers

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English and other location’s official languages

Ability to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, procedures in English and other location’s specific official languages

Ability to make decisions and judgements based on reasoning

Ability to perform tasks with care, is thorough and checks work for accuracy and completeness

Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks

Proficient with Microsoft office suite: Microsoft Excel, performing basic and intermediate functions

Physical Requirements:

Reaching, lifting, bending.

Ability to lift 50 lbs (~23 kg)

Extended periods of standing or sitting

Right- and left-hand finger dexterity

Ability to discern colors or use of color correction glasses

Ability to work with refrigerants (e.g., dry ice and LN2) using proper PPE

Your Working Conditions:

The employee will be working in an area with potentially infectious materials.

The employee will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and enforce and follow Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens when working in an area considered to be potentially contaminated

Join us and help enable life‑changing discoveries by keeping critical life science systems running reliably—every day.

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If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

United States Base Compensation: $21.00

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.