Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) is currently seeking a full-time biorepository technician. Two years of lab experience preferred.

HCRN is an independent nonprofit contract research organization based in Indianapolis, Ind., that specializes in early phase, multi-center, investigator-initiated oncology clinical trials. Our studies are conducted through a nationwide network of more than 100 academic and community sites.

Job Description

• Manage, process, and store inbound biological samples.
• Manage and resolve discrepant samples.
• Retrieve and distribute samples for study analyses and specimen-use requests.
• Retrieve and process biological samples for destruction.
• Review and respond to edit checks on sample data.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on biorepository equipment.
• Manage biorepository access controls, environmental conditions, and freezer temperatures.
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the biorepository.
• Prepare and distribute sample collection kits.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Language Skills: 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as computer software and documentation and procedure manuals.  Will have the ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete issues.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to use a computer.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms for supplies.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus when using a computer.

Mental Demands: 

• The mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Mental demands represent high attention to detail (both written and verbal), managing multiple concurrent tasks, working with deadlines, and personal initiative.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Submit resumes and references by email to Suzanne Tansel at stansel@hoosiercancer.org with “Biorepository Technician” in the subject line.