Biorepository Maintenance Tech

6550 S Bay Colony Dr #100 near E. Valencia Road, Tucson AZ

Description

Looking to make a difference in the world? If you’re ready to help grow our stem cell business and expand market share… then we’re looking for you! We have an immediate opening for a Biorepository Maintenance Technician at our laboratory in Tucson, Arizona. Summary: To provide our internal customers with technical expertise while maintaining the highest quality services possible. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: - Performs inventory management to include receiving, assessment, storage, transferring, and distribution of medical specimens/devices. - Adheres to strict guidelines when handling specimen/devices while performing inventory management functions. - Performs related shipping and receiving functions of medical specimens/devices to include picking/packing, serial number/lot number verification, package preparation, scanning, courier interaction, tracking of incoming and outgoing shipments, and general follow-up as needed. - Responds to biorepository alert systems with appropriate follow-up action - Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect specimen integrity and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, manager, or director of biorepository operations. - Performs on-call duties and responses to biorepository alert systems - Performs equipment monitoring and maintenance on all biorepository related equipment - Performs quality control checks on all biorepository related equipment - Interacts and updates various databases related to biorepository functions and activities - Provide administration support by produces various reports and record keeping associated with biorepository functions and activities - Adheres to strict safety guidelines - Handles liquid nitrogen (LN2) utilizing personal protective equipment and good safety practices. - Participate in proficiency testing as required. - Assist in external/internal audit preparations as required. - Adheres to all company policies and procedures - Performs other duties and projects as required - Must be able to routinely lift and carry Basic Qualifications: - High School diploma (or equivalent) required - A minimum 1-2 years related experience and/or training or a combination of education and alternative industry experience Preferred Qualifications: - Associates degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences - Two years related experience in science, laboratory, inventory, shipping and/or receiving Computer Skills: - Ability to accurately transcribe data from electronic or paper records to a computer database. - Basic knowledge of common computer software such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Google Suite. Other Skills and Abilities: - Strong attention to detail. - Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. - Responds effectively to clear directions and follows set procedures. Solves immediate problems, escalating where appropriate. Sees individual tasks through to completion. Special Working Conditions: - Laboratory/Manufacturing environment - The employee is regularly required to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time. - The employee is regularly required to stand and walk; and occasionally required to climb, balance or stoop. - Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 54 pounds - Moderate exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and toxic chemicals, especially Liquid Nitrogen Please Note: As a Life Sciences company, Generate and our brands are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of not only our clients and communities, but our employees as well. As such, all new employees must be fully Covid-19 vaccinated by their date of hire.