Biorepository Technologist

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Biorepository Technologist is responsible for performing and recording laboratory tests that encompass a broad range of sophistication and assists in quality control for studies, research and development of new procedures, teaching students and orientation for new personnel. This role involves biospecimen processing and banking, identification, archiving, storage, retrieval and shipping of tissue specimens (solid and liquid) that are located in theHMHN BioR. Sophisticated testing technology is employed within appropriate quality control parameters. The Biorepository Technologist may be responsible for performing basic and translational laboratory processing techniques related duties and may require using scientific approaches and methods that involve experiments requiring constant monitoring and analyses throughout the day. This role will maintain communication with Biorepositories within the HMH network.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Biorepository Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Processes patient samples, uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database for storage/bar-coding and retrieval of tissue specimens required for approved research protocols
• Quality control of the banked samples / tracking samples for appropriate storage and quality control for stability of materials.
• Coordinates with Pathology and network clinics for handling, procurement and processing of human specimens.
• Prepares tissue samples according to protocol requirements.
• Coordinates handling and shipping of procured tissue samples according to state and federal requirements.
• Coordinates and prepares BioR specimens according to accepted tissue procurement techniques. Maintains record of submitted specimens.
• Performs complex as well as routine procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs the duties of lead technologist and/or is responsible for running the section when required. Interprets and correlates test results with the patient's diagnosis.
• Performs the duties of Bioinformatics and Data Analyst and/or is responsible for running the section when required.
• Proficient in the use of Structured Query Languages for building, maintaining and extracting biospecimen data from relational databases.
• Data cleaning, de identification, and interpretation of clinical data collected from biospecimen samples.
• Performs routine maintenance on sophisticated instrumentation.
• Serves as on site Biorepository Honest Broker, being the liaison between the researcher, identifiable specimen and patient information.
• Coordinates with clinical teams, investigators, network biorepository sites and external collaborators for processing human specimens.
• Maintains organized record keeping of physical and electronic research requests, consents and chain of custody
• Works with potentially infectious material in a BSL2 environment.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor`s degree.
• General understanding of Liquid Handling and Automation.
• Flexible in work schedule. Must be available to stay late to process samples as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Good organization and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in basic science lab work.
• Experience with or ability to learn the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database. 

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!      

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $30.92 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.