Work Location: Wake County, North Carolina

Summary:

Seeking a Receiving Technician to support biorepository operations, focusing on the management, handling, and documentation of biological samples in compliance with regulatory standards and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, inventory, and document biological materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
• Safely handle and store samples using dry ice, liquid nitrogen, or other temperature-controlled methods as required.
• Prepare and ship biological materials, maintaining quality standards and minimizing errors.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork for quality review and regulatory compliance.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including OSHA bloodborne pathogen protocols, when working with potentially infectious materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding client information and sample data.
• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.
• Assist with special projects and support additional biorepository functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related discipline, or 2–3 years of equivalent education or experience in biological sciences or a similar field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting performing relevant techniques preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact professionally.
• Understanding of scientific and clinical repository operations, regulations, and terminology is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with computers; experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Experience in laboratory or clinical specimen management preferred.
• Comfortable with rotating on-call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays.

Published Category: Analytical & Process Development