Biobank Technician

The Biobank Technician is responsible for logistics, handling and documentation of samples entering, stored and exiting IBBL. Under the supervision of the Biorepository Team Leader, s/he is also responsible for the biorepository area, its equipment, organization and compliance with quality system requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform a full range of operations in the biorepository:

Management of biological samples, i.e.: reception, storage, retrieval, destruction;
Production and assembling of collection kits;  
Quality control of incoming specimens and data;
Consumables ordering and stock management;
Recording/inventoring all samples in LIMS or other tools;
Packing and shipping in compliance with applicable regulations;
Management and use of environmental monitoring system;
Management of  IBBL storage devices including content inventories.

• Participate in the writing of Work Instructions, Standard Operating Instructions, Nonconformity reports etc.
• Ensure compliance of biorepository operations and equipment with QMS.
• Communicate with staff at clinical and research sites to ensure safety and regulatory compliance, quality control and smooth transfer of samples and data.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree ideally in Biology or related field
• Proficiency in the use of computers linked to technical equipment and in general office software (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Rigour, attention, high level of accuracy and autonomy.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage flexible missions (multitasks and multi priorities).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-building spirit.

Considered as assets:

• Previous work experience in one of the following environments:

an accredited environment,
a blood bank or clinical laboratory,
a general laboratory.

• Experience in clinical trials.
• Experience with biological samples’ logistics.

Language skills:

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Additional fluency in French and/or German would be an asset