Precision for Medicine

Global CRO for precision medicine trials

Biorepository Technician 1

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFrederick, MD, USA$18In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Two years of general working experience are required.
Good attention to detail and excellent documentation skills are required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and its basic functions is required.
The ability to change activities and directions quickly and respond to varied assignments and changing business needs is required.
The role requires lifting and carrying 31–50 pounds, lifting up to 50 pounds overhead with assistance, and frequently sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods. It also occasionally requires squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive motion.
The role requires working in a cold freezer environment with temperatures ranging from -20°C to -196°C.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, and the ability to comprehend English, are required.

Responsibilities

Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Monitor assigned freezers, refrigerators, and room temperatures.
Unpack biological specimens and record pertinent information in the Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder.
Create a folder for associated paperwork.
Store specimens at the appropriate temperature according to procedures.
Distribute shipment receipt confirmation forms when required by the project.
Verify supply shipment contents against the packing list.
Quarantine raw materials for release by the Quality Assurance department.
Check sample vial information against information provided by the study site.
Scan samples into the BSI data management system.
Correct paperwork when necessary and inform a supervisor or manager of discrepancies by generating a discrepancy report.
Assist with the inventory of returned specimens.
Aliquot frozen specimens using aseptic technique.
Retrieve frozen samples according to requisitions, standard operating procedures, and instructions.
Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples.
Update the Outgoing Batch Record.
Contact receiving laboratories before shipment to confirm the shipping address and recipient availability.
Ship dangerous and non-dangerous goods by commercial or local courier.
Complete necessary paperwork, including link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms, BSI data collection sheets, and other required forms.
Label vials and shipping boxes.
Perform dry shipper quality control.
Stay current on International Air Transport Association shipping regulations and maintain certification and standards.
Carry out other duties and projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One year of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.
Basic laboratory skills are preferred.
Training in aseptic technique is preferred.

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 or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years’ of general working experience

Other Required:

Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and must work well in a group environment
Familiarity with excel and basic functions with the program
Must be a flexible agile team player who can change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignment and changing business needs
Ability to lift and carry between 31-50 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods; occasionally required to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel, reach and perform tasks with repetitive motion; Will be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

1 year of relevant lab experience
Basic laboratory skills
Trained in aseptic technique

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$18—$18 USD

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Reasonable estimate of the current range 18 - 18 USD

About the Company

Precision for Medicine

Global CRO for precision medicine trials

Precision For Medicine is a global clinical research organization (CRO) that helps life sciences companies run clinical trials from early to regulatory approval. It specializes in precision medicine, focusing on oncology, cell and gene therapy, and rare diseases. The company combines clinical trial services with specialty laboratory work and data sciences to improve speed, reduce costs, and increase the likelihood of success in bringing therapies to patients. It differentiates itself by integrating advanced technologies and data-driven biostatistics with specialized labs to support end-to-end trials across all stages. Its goal is to enable faster, more cost-efficient development of targeted therapies that meet regulatory requirements and reach patients in need.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding: $225M
Headquarters: Bethesda, MD
Founded: 2012

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