2nd Shift Biobank Technician I (330pm-12am, Mon-Fri)
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 IntegrityJob Title2nd Shift Biobank Technician I (330pm-12am, Mon-Fri)Job DescriptionCompany OverviewAt 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.Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.How You’ll Add Value:The Biobank Technician I is responsible for registering, labeling, retrieving, and discarding irreplaceable biological and production materials (research samples, products, etc.) as assigned, while maintaining appropriate temperatures. 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.What You’ll Do: Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), International Organization of Standards (ISO), College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs. Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (+30oC to -196oC) per the project definition and SOPs. Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and noninfectious 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. Register samples into the inventory management system. This includes:Scanning of sample barcodesQuality checking information on the material being registered against project and shipment manifest specificationsOverlay or place a new label onto materials as required per the project specificationStore materials at required temperatures in designated storage units for the specified category of the materialRetrieve and package materials requested for lab services, outbound shipments, and discards. Perform quality control checksPerform discard quality checks Investigate and document issues encountered in registration or retrieval of materials using common and company specific systemsGenerate location management reportsAssist with upkeep of the facilityWhat You Will Bring: High School Diploma or equivalentTwo years’ experience demonstrating teamwork, self-motivation, detail orientation, and professionalismLife Sciences experience preferredGMP/GTP/CLIA Experience, preferredStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, procedures in English languageAbility to make decisions and judgements based on reasoningAbility to perform tasks with care, is thorough and checks work for accuracy and completenessStrong attention to detail for repetitive tasksAbility to use Microsoft Excel, performing basic and intermediate functionsPhysical Requirements:Reaching/lifting/bendingAbility to lift 50 poundsExtended periods of standing or sittingRight- and left-hand finger dexterityAbility to discern colors or use of color correction glassesAbility to work with refrigerants (e.g., dry ice and LNs) using proper PPEYour Working Conditions:Employee will be working in an area with potentially infectious materialsEmployee 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 contaminatedThe position requires flexibility to report to either the Indianapolis or Plainfield facility based on business needsJoin us and help enable life‑changing discoveries by keeping critical life science systems running reliably—every day.#IND123If 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: $19.00The 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.