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Biorepository Scientist I— Job Description

Summary: This position is involved in the management of biospecimen inventory, procurement and distribution of samples as is necessary to meet client project demand.  Location will be at ABS headquarters in Wilmington, DE. This position requires monitoring and maintenance of lab equipment including ultra low temperature freezers and alarm system. Participation in various cellular isolation preparations is also required.

Corporate Responsibilities: 

• Adherence to laboratory health and safety
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines
• Adherence to federal and/or local regulations as applicable

Required Duties: (This list is not comprehensive, but it used to provide general guidance. Other duties may be required.)

• Receives biospecimens and ensures internal standard quality measurements are met
• Prepares client samples with proper labels/packaging and shipments in coordination with business operations staff
• Communicates with clients including product information emails and support for business development staff
• Coordinates with director of customer service for job updates and client concerns
• Coordinates with biospecimen vendors to ensure on time delivery of samples and data
• Works with biospecimen operations manager to ensure client requirements are met
• Performs routine lab equipment maintenance including freezers and temperature monitoring systems
• Adds samples (pre-clinical and clinical) to online inventory system via data entry manager and shipments
• Performs membrane preparations and cell isolations following assigned protocols
• Performs histology work, cutting slides and staining (H&E, IHC)
• Adds excessive samples to biobank and maintains accuracy of biospecimen inventory   
• Maintains, updates, records without delay

Position Requirements: (The following are the minimum requirements for this position.)

Education: BS or BA, or higher degree in biological sciences.

• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology is required.
• Histology experience is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills are required.

The position requires a highly collaborative candidate with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

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The Biorepository Scientist I (In-Sourced) will work on specific project designated and directed by the staff of the assigned company. Good organization skills are essential, as this position requires working on various projects and tasks. Candidates should possess strong attention-to-detail skills as all relevant information must be accurately recorded, site SOPs must be adhered to, and site procedures must be followed when working with client inventories and client database systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities of the Biorepository Scientist I (In-Sourced) included but are not limited to:

• Receive biospecimens including frozen, fixed, or fresh solid and liquid samples
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving department to ensure all shipments are appropriately tracked
• Coordinate with internal clinical study team to ensure sample and data accuracy
• Communicates by written and verbal methods with related departments to assure samples arrive in the appropriate lab
• Record sample quality concerns and provide feedback to collection site or central lab
• Submit reporting for shipment volume and quality concerns 
• Document sample information in laboratory database from source documents
• Accession samples and appropriate data in the laboratories electronic data management system
• Pull samples from inventory when requested by scientists for internal or external projects
• Ship samples to appropriate vendors and coordinate associate sample data
• Assist with assay work including thawing, aliquoting and isolating cells
• Report and reconcile study data for management teams across departments
• Organize and audit existing inventory QC and QC of sample location and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with best practice guidelines, laboratory and EHS protocols, company standards and policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), and industry regulations.
• Coordinator with security staff for delivery of shipments for on-call weekend assignments
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Additional duties and responsibilities of the Biorepository Scientist I (In-Sourced) included but are not limited to:

• Attend and participate in ABS Inc. meetings and events, as directed
• Provide support with ABS Inc. onsite operations, as directed
• Respond to ABS Inc. email correspondence and requests, as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The Biorepository Scientist I (In-sourced) should possess the following qualifications:
• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a medical or biological science is required
• Experience working in a production lab (i.e. as medical technologist or at a blood bank) preferred
• A combination of education and work-related experience may be considered
• Experience with BSI database systems preferred but not required
• Experience with cell culture preferred but not required

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Job Duties:

• The position involves tracking for a large number of human biospecimen samples
• Samples types for storing and processing include serum, plasma, whole blood and tissue biopsy.
• Communication with shipping and receiving department personnel is necessary to ensure packages are tracked
• Monitoring of documentation from collection sites and other contracted research organization for sample analysis
• Samples are entered and tracked in electronic data management system
• Quality control of data and samples is required
• Lead and organize the process of archiving laboratory notebooks and records from start to finish, including processing requests, maintaining onsite archive, preparing for shipment offsite and recording proper documentation 
• Add to and maintain inventory of GLP and non-GLP laboratory notebooks and records 
• Create and update records of GLP and non-GLP notebooks in the EDMS and other additional databases 
• Manage all forms throughout archival process including requests, shipment and chain of custody forms 
• Oversee and conduct the archival of digital data and associated forms 
• Perform QC proofreading and accuracy checks of scientific reports as needed 
• Assist with documentation and provide supporting information for related SOP and GLP deviations, if necessary 
• Accession appropriate data into Watson and receive biospecimens when necessary 
• Pull samples from inventory when requested by scientists in the department for internal or external assay work 
• The qualified individual will be working in a regulated environment within our client's facility in Wilmington, Delaware.

Founded in 1990, ABS is an established bioscience company (www.absbio.com) with headquarters in Wilmington, DE. ABS provides preclinical cell culture and biomarker services for nearly all major pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

We are looking for individuals to work in our biorepository and for clients with insourcing arrangements primarily for sample management.

•     A minimum of an Bachlors Degree in a medical curriculum or biological sciences is required.
•     Experience (e.g. as medical technologist or at a blood bank) or histology is a plus.
•     The position requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and good computer skills.
•     All candidates should be able to work independently and in a team environment.
•     Good communications skills and client service are critical.
•     GLP and/or quality assurance experience is preferred.

Benefits:

•     The job is full time
•     Full medical insurance
•     Short and long term disability insurance
•     401K plan
•     Currently with 4% matching contributions are provided by ABS

This position involves the management of human biospecimen requests, procurement direction with collection sites, and the distribution of samples to clients to enable drug discovery and biomarker research studies. Position title is dependent upon a combination of qualification and experience.

Location will be at ABS headquarters in Wilmington, DE.

Duties and Responsibilities

(This list is not comprehensive but is used to provide general guidance. Other duties may be required.)

• Communicate with the Business Development Team about incoming project requests.
• Work with Procurement Team in creating a plan to execute incoming project requests on the availability of samples and services
• Coordinate with biospecimen collection sites and vendors to ensure feasibility, availability, and budget of samples and services.
• Communicate with Business Development Team with project feasibility updates and vendor capabilities
• Communicate vendor data and feasibility updates to the Director of Biospecimen Network Operations
• Maintain and update records without delay
• Communicate and coordinate with the Biorepository Team to ensure sample criteria and vendor selection are executed at the production phase

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines
• Adherence to federal and/or local regulations as applicable

  Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of an Associate degree in medical or biological science required. A BS or BA degree or higher degree in      biological sciences preferred. An equivalent of education and  work-related experience may be considered.
• Language Skills: Must be fluent in English and possess  excellent oral and written communication skills. Good listening skills and the ability to respond to requests quickly and accurately are required. 
• Mathematics skills:  A basic understanding of arithmetic and elementary algebra. 
• Computer Skills:  Must be able to search the Internet independently to find necessary information to help process client      requests and those of their supervisor in an efficient manner. Must become proficient in NetSuite, Paylocity, Qualio, FreezerPro, and BSI database systems.
• Biospecimen Knowledge: A basic understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, cell and molecular biology, and different disease types to add context and value to client requests.
• Clinical Experience: Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator or in a medical center biobank is considered  preferred. Experience in translational, clinical research or health care setting preferred.

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A Cell Culture Manager position is currently available in Wilmington, DE. ABS Inc. is a successful bioscience company with over 30 years’ experience providing cell culture and other pre-clinical laboratory services to R&D pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide.

Duties

• Ability to deliver projects reliably on time in accordance with client specifications is critical
• Candidate should be knowledgeable of all aspects of mammalian cell culture scale up, including seeding, feeding, maintenance, and harvesting
• Strict quality control guidelines of all products coming from cell culture must be monitored and adhered to
• Experience with aseptic maintenance of cell culture and production laboratory is essential
• Record keeping, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask are a must

The Manager must be able to effectively communicate with team members and clients of our progress with products and services and be able to respond quickly and accurately to client inquiries and requests.

• Education: BS or BA or higher degree in biological sciences
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology is required
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills are required
• The position requires a highly collaborative candidate with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Cell Culture Scientist position is currently available in Wilmington, DE. ABS Inc. is a successful bioscience company with over 29 years’ experience providing cell culture and other services for R&D to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide.

Duties

• The position involves maintenance of cell culture lines to include thawing, expanding, harvesting and freezing lines.
• Strict quality control guidelines of all products coming from cell culture must be monitored and adhered to.
• Proper and aseptic maintenance of cell culture and production laboratory is required. 
• The Scientist must be able to effectively communicate with team members and clients of our progress with products and services and be able to respond quickly and accurately to client inquiries and requests.
• Record keeping, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask are a must. 

• Education: BS or BA or higher degree in biological sciences. 
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology is required. 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills are required. 
• The position requires a highly collaborative candidate with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

Summary:  The Cell Line Inventory Specialist is a scientific position who has a broad background in both molecular and cellular biology with cell culture experience. The successful scientist will be responsible for all cell culture jobs that have been completed in the growth process.  They will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment that is involved in their position, especially the cryostorage units.  This position requires accurate record keeping and excellent communication skills as the scientist will work closely with team members and clients to provide valuable knowledge and product(s). 

Required Duties:  (This list is not comprehensive, but should be used to provide general guidance.  Other duties may be required.)

• Oversee all cell culture jobs, once completed by the assigned scientist. This includes, packaging, storage, paper work, and preparing for shipments. 
• Assist with the management of the cell line storage area, including working with the inventory database, and ensuring accuracy of the physical inventory.  
• Use and maintenance of equipment, especially the LN2 storage units, and monitoring.
• General Cleaning of their laboratory area.
• Attend and Participate in Cell Culture Meetings.
• Prepare proper cell culture and quality controls reports, based on the requirements of the job. 
• Packaging and Fulfillment of Jobs for shipping. 
• Communicate job updates and concerns with Clients and Director of Client Services. 
• Once trained on cell culture procedures, the Cell Line Inventory Specialist may be a back-up on cell culture growth jobs to cover for time off.    
• Adhere to all SOPs

Education: A BS or BA degree or higher degree in biological sciences is required.

Language Skills: The Cell Line Inventory Specialist must be fluent in English and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Good listening skills and the ability to respond to requests quickly and accurately are required.

Mathematics Skills:  A basic understanding of arithmetic and elementary algebra.

Scientific Skills: The position requires a good general knowledge of human biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology, the functions of cell organelles, and location and function of all human organs and physiological systems. A basic knowledge of the drug discovery process is also required. This position requires a good general knowledge of the working of the cell.

Computer Skills: The production scientist must be able to search the Internet independently to find necessary information to help process client requests and those of their supervisor in an efficient manner. The Team Leader must become completely proficient in the use of Net Suite.

Good Aseptic Skills are required. 

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Assist with client needs and collaborate with the client, Director of Client Services, and the Laboratory, to determine ideal solutions while they have active projects at ABS.  

• Assist with the management and updates for production jobs and long term projects.  
• Attend weekly Biospecimen Update Meetings. 
• Assist with vendor PO questions and updates. , such as VWR
• Manage and track jobs requiring client materials to be sent to ABS
• Assist with requests and BSRF/Service form entries within Netsuite
• Perform Satisfaction checks on jobs after they have been shipped
• Work directly with Director of Client Services on various improvement projects for the Client Service area
• Potential to help assist in other departments, including Business Development, or Laboratory Production
• Adhere to all SOPs and Work Instructions

Education: A BS/BA or higher degree in biological sciences or related work experience. 

Language Skills:  

• Fluent in English 
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills 
• Excellent Grammatical Skills 
•  Good questioning and listening skills  

Mathematical and Analytical Skills:   

• A basic understanding of arithmetic and elementary algebra 
• Ability to calculate percentages and create and interpret simple graphs 
• Strong problem-solving ability 

Team Work Skills:

• Willing to work with others within all departments, to ensure a teamwork environment for ABS. 

Computer Skills:

• Effective use of the internet for research 
•  8 Basic proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

• Ability to prioritize and manage details of multiple projects simultaneously 
• Effective time management and scheduling (calendar) 
• Effectively manage a high volume of email without compromising key responsibilities 

Summary:  The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will work on specific Lab projects as designated and directed, and they are an assistant to the lab staff. Good organizational skills are essential because this position requires handling multiple projects at the same.  All relevant information must be accurately recorded when working with the database, FreezerPro. 

Required Duties:  (This list is not comprehensive, but it should be used to provide general guidance.  Other duties may be required.) 

• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help the lab with the equipment maintenance duties. 
• Maintenance of: Incubators, water baths, refrigerators, and others as requested by other employees. 
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help with organizing the storage areas, and helping put away supplies as they are delivered.  
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help with inventories, chemical, antibody, cell vials, and tissues.
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help with large cell culture projects, as a runner. 
• Unpacking flasks and helping stock up each work station. 
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will work with NetSuite to help keep maintenance on equipment that is within the database, as well helping to add on other equipment types into the system  
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will follow all SOPs while learning about ABS production processes

Education: A high school diploma is required. Pursuing or having a BA/BS degree in the biological field is highly recommended. 

Language Skills: The lab Intern must be fluent in English and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.  All written communications should be grammatically correct without spelling errors.

Mathematics skills:  A basic understanding of arithmetic and elementary algebra, such as calculation of percentages and the creation and interpretation of simple graphs, is required.

Computer Skills:  The lab Intern must be able to search the Internet independently to find necessary information.  Basic proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel is also required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and Complete Maintenance Requests
• Coordinate with outside vendors for various      Facilities related services including, but not limited to:
  • Electricity
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Pest Control
  • Cleaning
  • Other contractors when needed for special       projects
• Management of supply inventory of maintenance      closets
• Minor Maintenance such as light bulb replacement, ballast      replacement etc.
• Unpacking general building and break room supplies
• Management of inventory of general building and break room supplies
• Work with manager on monthly generator tests

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Door security when needed (assist other personnel)
• Cleaning when specific issues arise (eg: overflowing trash, spill in the lunchroom, etc.)
• Managing Pest Control issues of a minor nature (killing bugs if isolated)
• Maintain healthy filters in the air purifiers and coffee machines

Qualifications

• Education – Minimum H.S. Diploma. Technical Certification or College      Preferred.
• Handyman Skills
• Ability to work independently
• 1-2 years’ experience

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THIS IS A PHYSICAL ONSITE POSITION IN WILMINGTON, DE.

• Work directly with our external information technology vendor via email and phone calls.
• Resolve information technology tickets.
• Update information technology tickets.
• Assist with projects to improve ABS’ information technology security.
• Physically manipulate machines and computers onsite.
• Monitor incoming tickets for information technology requests.
• Remotely access computers and/or domain profiles.
• Install/uninstall computer software and applications for machines.
• Monitor and update any changes to our machine inventory.
• Assisting with the editing and/or organization of information technology related documentation such as work instructions, policies, attachments, diagrams, etc.

• Education – High School Diploma; College student is preferred.

• Specialized knowledge:

o Must be technically savvy with a general knowledge computers, programs, and technology.

• Skills

o Must speak fluent English and possess excellent oral and written/typed communication skills.

o Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

o Must become proficient in NetSuite functionality.

• Other characteristics such as personal characteristics

o Must be able to utilize both independent and collaborative work abilities.