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RMS Biospecimen Acquisition and Management Biorepository Technician

Pleasanton, CA 94588

Posted: 01/27/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 539343 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Position, Location and Scope

The Biorepository Technician 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.

This position will be based at RMS in Pleasanton, California (Onsite).

Specific Responsibilities
  • 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 end-to-end traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets handled.
  • Maintains an audit-ready, validated work environment, such as laboratory, equipment and databases, 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.

Position Requirements & Experience
  • HS diploma or GED and certificate (e.g. Lab Tech, EMT) required; AA or higher degree with biological science coursework preferred
  • Experience in handling human biological materials a must
  • Experience working with databases in a biobank/biorepository desired
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google suite
  • Able to lift objects up to 30 lbs, and to work in a BSL-2 laboratory environment

Personal Characteristics & Cultural Fit
  • Passionate about the importance of biological material traceability in the product development cycle
  • Results and goal oriented; organized, adaptable and meticulous
  • Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with efficiency 
15-28 pay rate range
**salary will be commensurate with experience**

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.

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