Resource Technologist A (Department of Pathology Bioresource)

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Resource Technologist A (Department of Pathology Bioresource)

Job Profile Title

Resource Technologist A

Job Description Summary

Research Technologist A: Primary role is the technical processing of biospecimens in the Tumor Tissue and Biorespository Laboratory, including blood, tissue, and bodily fluids. Sample handling encompassing blood separation and advanced cell gradient and tissue culture. Under supervision of Technical Director and Lab Manager, maintain strict adhere to SOPs, QC and QA policies consistent with study guidelines as well as NCI and ISBER Best Practices. Facilitate all aspects of sample inventory and distribution. Provide special handling and processing of unusual specimens. Additional responsibilities include freezer monitoring and rotating on-call freezer response, shipping biological specimens, record keeping, equipment maintenance/calibration, and safety compliance in the lab. Candidates must have good communication skills.

Applicant must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Must possess ability to interact easily with clinical and research staff. Must possess superb time management skills; be well organized and highly motivated. Ability to communicate clearly, work with varying personalities, and manage multiple projects and duties at one time preferred. Knowledge of PC applications/experience in database entry preferred. Physical requirements include frequent walking, bending, lifting of supplies and equipment (20-40 pound load), and manual dexterity to select small vials from frozen storage locations.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Resource Technologist A: Primary role is the technical processing of biospecimens in the Tumor Tissue and Biorespository Laboratory, including blood, tissue, and bodily fluids.  Sample handling encompassing blood separation and advanced cell gradient and tissue culture.  Under supervision of Technical Director and Lab Manager, maintain strict adhere to SOPs, QC and QA policies consistent with study guidelines as well as NCI and ISBER Best Practices. Facilitate all aspects of sample inventory and distribution.  Provide special handling and processing of unusual specimens.  Additional responsibilities include freezer monitoring and rotating on-call freezer response, shipping biological specimens, record keeping, equipment maintenance/calibration, and safety compliance in the lab.  Candidates must have good communication skills.

Position contingent upon funding*

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Applicant must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.  Must possess ability to interact easily with clinical and research staff.  Must possess super