Biobank/Compound Management Technician I
Azenta Life SciencesAzenta Inc. At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity Job Title Biobank/Compound Management Technician I Job Description At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters with offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally. How You’ll Add Value: The Biobank & Compound Management Technician is responsible for the full life cycle of the small molecule compounds stored at Azenta. The incumbent is accountable for performing all assigned tasks with full attention and accuracy while maintaining the integrity of the material and the storage processes. The incumbent is also responsible for performing data entry, data analysis, cleaning, maintenance/qualification activities and facilities activities to ensure smooth and continuous functioning of the repository. What You’ll Do: Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support day-to-day compound handling processes to fulfil sample requests in both dry and solution formats. This includes but is not limited to weighing samples, creating stock solutions, plating sample requests in various formats, and preparing samples for shipment. Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), International Organization of Standards (ISO), College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs and site location. Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (+30°C to -196°C) per the project definition and SOPs. Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and non-infectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds and drug products. Managing the whole life cycle of the samples/materials: Reception Manifesting Registration Retrievals Discard/Shipment Other client specific tasks Receive and process samples and inventory ensuring proper labeling, sorting, and storage Utilize automated stores, liquid handling systems, robotic platforms, and different repository instrumentation to fulfil daily customer requests Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for all sample handling tasks, including chain of custody, to ensure proper tracking of samples during regular operations Ensure all laboratory and Biobank equipment is properly maintained and in proper working order Responsible for order fulfillment with established timelines Collaborate with other Azenta employees to meet customer deliverables For sites with a laboratory: Independently operate laboratory equipment Accurately and precisely use of pipettes Proper use of reagent Manage storage of samples with established inventory management SOP Review requests for accuracy and availability of compounds and samples Release requests and fill orders based on order type Prepare orders for shipments following SOPs for domestic and international shipme…