What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Repository Technician position at Actalent?
Job Description
The Associate Repository Technician will perform assigned activities within the repository service operations areas. The incumbent will utilize the biorepository/biobanking industry's best practices to perform work according to SOPs. Responsible for the receipt, inventory, storage, withdrawal, and shipping of biological specimens, samples, and materials. Commercial and government client materials are stored at temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C and have potentially hazardous properties. This position uses database applications and standard precautionary procedures to work independently, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions. Work is performed following standard operating procedures and is routinely reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and adherence to standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure material and sample data are accurately entered and tracked in the ERP system.
- Process incoming materials and prepare outgoing samples for shipping or delivery.
- Work closely with supervisors to support customer inquiries, such as discrepancies in shipments, inventory maintenance, and database updates.
- Assist management in the completion of reports for customer complaints, process deviations, incidents, and accidents in a timely manner.
- Monitor temperature/liquid nitrogen (LN2) levels and document system alerts.
- Clean freezers and tanks, and consolidate/reorganize internal specimens.
- Demonstrate flexibility to travel to other facilities and respond to after-hour emergencies.
- Follow effective outbound shipping processes to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of orders and adherence to packaging and shipping requirements.
- Examine, stock, and distribute materials to inventory and manufacturing lines.
Skills/Responsibilities
- Experience in repository and biobanking operations.
- Proficiency in the receipt, storage, and withdrawal of specimens and samples.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Experience in life sciences.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience within a regulated environment.
- Knowledge of GMP and IATA regulations.
- Skills in sample handling.
- Minimum HS Diploma with some related experience or manufacturing experience.
- Experience within life sciences or a degree in life sciences is highly desirable.
Work Environment
The work environment includes production floor as well as back-of-the-house work. Onsite hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30/6 pm.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $20 - $21
