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Biorepository Lab Technician - Proc & Recv Deel Requisition ID 2024-48834 Category Research Overview The Biopathology Center (BPC) within The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) is a primarily grant-funded biorepository and clinical laboratory with the objective of acquisition and long-term storage of cancerous, normal and diseased human biospecimens and related data. These biospecimens are used for the purpose of supporting clinical trials, facilitating cutting edge research, and advancing clinical patient care. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented laboratory. This role does not perform hypothesis-based research on the biospecimens - we serve a supporting role to facilitate clinical testing and research. Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Handles various types of human biospecimens, including fresh and frozen biofluids (e.g., blood, bone marrow, urine, stool, saliva, etc.), frozen tissue, , and fixed paraffin-embedded tissue (e.g., glass slides). Visually inspects biospecimens for quality performs biospecimen processing and handling to prepare the biospecimens for long-term storage or distribution. Reads pathology reports and other supporting documents as needed. Maintains technical and computer skills required in the laboratory. Performs data entry in the laboratory information management system throughout the biospecimen lifecycle, including reviewing biospecimen-related documentation, data entry, biospecimen handling, and labeling. Prepares biospecimens and related data for shipment to clinical laboratories, clinical trial pathologists, or research investigators. May coordinate couriers for transport of biospecimens and supplies. May ship or prepare biospecimens for shipment to external sites per IATA specifications. Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols, lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges policies and procedures as required Demonstrates the ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers, staff, sponsors, and clients. Continuously be the best at providing customer service in an efficient and effective manner to assure customer satisfaction and quality patient care. Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situatio