Biorepository Technician II

Position Summary:

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. 

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Data Reconciliation:

• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in conjunction with project collaborators
• Prepare and analyze reports from the BSI to identify possible errors in data
• Verify discrepancies noted by Lab Assistants during withdrawal or inventory procedures
• Complete Investigation tasks in specimen requisitions

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