Biobank Technician

Azenta Life Sciences

Biobank Technician handling, storing, and tracking biological samples for Azenta’s automated biobanking and genomic services. Maintaining sample integrity, regulatory compliance, chain of custody, and accurate inventory records across Indianapolis and Plainfield facilities.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling biological and production materials while adhering to regulatory standards such as FDA Good Practices and ISO. Proficient in inventory management and quality control processes, with strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

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Inventory Management SystemGMP/GTP/CLIA ExperienceQuality ControlStrong Attention to DetailLife Sciences Experience

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Hard Skills

Biological Material HandlingQuality Control ProceduresLabeling and PackagingTemperature ManagementMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

TeamworkSelf-MotivationDetail OrientationProfessionalismStrong Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

FDA Good PracticesISO StandardsCAP StandardsUniversal PrecautionsInfectious Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Register, label, retrieve, package, store, and discard biological and production materials while maintaining required temperatures
Perform assigned functions methodically in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Adhere to FDA Good Practices, ISO, CAP standards, and other regulatory requirements
Handle infectious and noninfectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds, and drug products safely
Use the Company Inventory Management System for sample handling, chain of custody, and audit trails
Register samples by scanning barcodes and quality-checking material information against project and shipment specifications
Apply or overlay labels as required and store materials in designated units at specified temperatures
Retrieve and package materials for lab services, outbound shipments, and discards
Perform quality control and discard quality checks
Investigate and document registration or retrieval issues
Generate location management reports
Assist with upkeep of the facility

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years’ experience demonstrating teamwork, self-motivation, detail orientation, and professionalism
Life Sciences experience preferred
GMP/GTP/CLIA experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read, understand, and interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, and procedures in English
Ability to make decisions and judgments based on reasoning
Ability to perform tasks carefully and check work for accuracy and completeness
Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, including basic and intermediate functions
Ability to reach, lift, and bend
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Right- and left-hand finger dexterity
Ability to discern colors or use color correction glasses
Ability to work with refrigerants such as dry ice and liquid nitrogen using proper PPE
Ability to work in areas with potentially infectious materials and follow Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, 2nd shift schedule, Monday–Friday
Equal Opportunity Employer
Assistance with completing an application or responding to a job opening for applicants with disabilities