• Job Description

  Req#: 3636

  Overview

  ATCC, the leading Biorepository Standard organization is seeking an entry level Associate Repository Technician for direct hire, full-time position to work in Manassas, VA. Based on your prior warehouse experience this may be a great opportunity for you to join our Biotech company and start your career with ATCC.

  The Associate Repository Technician is tasked with supporting assigned activities within the repository. They are responsible for maintaining inventory, storage, retrieval, and shipping of biological specimens, samples, and materials to support commercial and government customers.

  The Associate Repository Technician requires a working knowledge of technical, operative, or administrative methods and practices as well as biorepository/biobanking industry best practices. This position uses standard precautionary procedures to work independently, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions. They work on assignments which are routine in nature, and they receive detailed instructions on all work.

  Responsibilities

  Ensure appropriate handling and storage of temperature-controlled materials. Ensure material and sample data are accurately entered and tracked in ERP system.

  Provide support to resolve customer inquiries, such as discrepancies in shipments or quality complaints. Report all complaints and process deviations, inventory maintenance, and database updates.

  Perform supervised laboratory work for basic repository specimen preparation and processing such as nucleic acid extraction, blood fractionation, cell immortalization, and basic aliquoting.

  Monitor temperature-controlled storage systems and document system alerts. Maintain freezers and tanks. Maintain an organized storage system and inventory of internal specimens.

  Follow proper safety protocols, maintain materials and equipment, and properly store inventory to ensure viability when transferring and transporting heavy and hazardous materials.

  Process incoming shipments, stock and replenish inventory, pull sales orders, and prepare samples for shipment.

  Perform functions following standard operating procedures with the effective use of equipment, methods of storage and retrieval, general laboratory procedures, and systematic data entry.

  Share observations of current protocols and procedures to develop repository operations to Senior Management.

  Demonstrate the flexibility to travel to other facilities and respond to after-hour emergencies.

  Qualifications

  Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma and 0-2 years' experience or equivalent experience.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • PCs competence including MS/Windows, Excel, Word and an ability to learn other applications.
  • Knowledge of methods to handle, process, and store biological specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval system.
  • Knowledge of Universal precautions, general laboratory, and quality control/assurance procedures.
  • Must be able to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to complete work under tight deadlines and have strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with temperature sensitive materials.

  Other Duties:

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  Founded in 1925, ATCC is a non-profit organization with a mission to acquire, authenticate, preserve, develop, standardize, and distribute biological materials and information for the advancement and application of scientific knowledge.

  ATCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

• About the company

  ATCC or the American Type Culture Collection is a nonprofit organization which collects, stores, and distributes standard reference microorganisms, cell lines and other materials for research and development.

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