Job Summary
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care and our inclusive hospital working environment lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

This Biobank Lab Processing Technician II will be responsible for:

• Performing pre analytical specimen preparation, including checking in and ID Validation of specimens, identifying appropriate Servicing workflows based on SOPs/Project Specific Job Aids, evaluating specimen quality upon receipt, aliquoting and DNA/RNA extraction
• Preparing samples for storage, sending out and any other special requests
• Ensuring sample integrity by performing spectrometric and fluorescence quality control assays
• Operating Laboratory Information Management System (BioSTOR), such as querying databases, ordering services, and closing work orders
• Providing courteous and timely customer service to providers calling or visiting the lab. Handling more complex inquiries
• Assisting in writing and editing SOPs and Project Specific Job Aids
• Performing daily QC and routine evaluation of instrumentation such as centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, liquid handlers, extraction instrumentation etc
• Maintaining workplace in a neat and orderly fashion, monitoring supply inventory to keep work area adequately stocked and orders as necessary
• Training Level I staff and/or operates laboratory equipment/instruments, depending on lab placemen
• Monitoring, continuously, specimen workflow and ensuring quick response for STAT orders
• Participating in assigned departmental Quality Improvement processes, as necessary
• During business hours (8am to 6pm) monitoring freezer performance to ensure integrity of specimens used for clinical and research purposes
• During off hours (6pm to 8am, weekend and holiday), carrying a pager connected to a remote temperature alarm system. Lab employees at the Biobank carry the Freezer On-Call Pager for 1-week rotation. The on-call employee is obligated to monitor alarms and must respond to alarms in less than 2 hours in case of an emergency.

In order to qualify, you must have:

• 4 years’ experience with an Associate’s Degree or 2 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
• Skills to perform statistical calculation for data reporting
• Knowledge of MS Office software especially Excel
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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