US_BioRepository Technician II

currently seeking a Bio-sample Associate for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Pleasanton, CA . Details for the position are as follows:


Job Description:

• Pay is $23.00 - $26.00/hr to Start.
• 6-month assignment, possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm ( Fully Onsite)

• The Biospecimen Associate will facilitate the daily operation of the Biorepository for Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM).
• Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: inventory management, processing, distribution, storage, and disposition of biological materials in compliance with local regulatory requirements, Quality, Business, and Industry best practices/standards.

• Works under general supervision to deliver simple, efficient solutions in preparation and receipt of shipments, verification, processing, storage, retrieval and distribution of samples, and management of sample collection materials and laboratory supplies.
• Maintains audit-readiness and end-to-end traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets by working in a validated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with established procedures.
• Adheres to departmental work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA safety regulations and Good Laboratory Practices to perform assigned tasks while handling hazardous biological materials (BSL-2).
• Understands business processes and proposes simple solutions for process optimization.

• High School or GED and 5 years of relevant work experience and/or certifications (e.g., EMT, phlebotomy)is Required.
• Associate's degree in a biological discipline or a related field and 2 years of relevant work experience is Preferred.
• Experience in handling human biological materials is Required.
• Experience working with databases in a biobank/biorepository Preferred.