Job Description

Summary

The Biofluids Repository Core (BRC) is an ATC core facility that provides support and services for biospecimen processing/storage in the DLDCCC and throughout BCM and the Texas Medical Center. This position will support all of the core projects with daily duties including receipt/fractionization of biospecimens, sample acquisition, data entry/documentation, sample shipment, inventory management, and other related duties as assigned. This individual should have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Job Duties

• Receive, accession, and process human biospecimens (e.g., blood, saliva, and other body fluids) in accordance with approved protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform biospecimen processing workflows, including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, stabilization, and cryopreservation.
• Ensure accurate specimen identification, chain of custody, and traceability from receipt through storage and distribution.
• Enter, verify, and maintain biospecimen metadata in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and/or inventory databases (e.g., OpenSpecimen).
• Maintain organized and compliant physical and electronic documentation, including processing logs, temperature logs, deviation reports, and notes-to-file.
• Support quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities, including documentation reviews, audit readiness, and corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor, operate, and perform routine maintenance of biorepository equipment, including:−80°C freezers, liquid nitrogen (LN₂) storage systems, refrigerators, centrifuges, and biosafety cabinets
• Temperature monitoring and alarm systems
• Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, calibration coordination, and maintenance documentation; promptly report equipment issues or deviations.
• Manage biospecimen storage and retrieval, including sample pulling, packaging, and preparation for internal or external distribution.
• Assist with sample shipments, including preparation of shipping documentation and coordination in compliance with IATA and institutional policies.
• Maintain appropriate biosafety, HIPAA, and human subject protection standards during all handling of human specimens.
• Assist with SOP review, updates, and implementation, including acknowledgment of revisions and training documentation.
• Support inventory management by monitoring consumables, reagents, and cryogenic supplies, and coordinating orders as needed.
• Collaborate with investigators, coordinators, and core leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant sample support for research studies.
• Participate in required training, competency assessments, and continuing education relevant to biorepository operations.
• Coordinates sample acquisition from DLDCCC and other TMC affiliated clinics/hospitals to ensure timely transfer/processing of all biological samples.
• Attends weekly meeting with laboratory, clinical coordinators, and management to ensure all projects stay on track and address any issues that may arise.
• Train junior staff and assign tasks as directed by the supervisor
• May work with laboratory directors to develop and test new techniques/assays to support core projects.
• Perform other biorepository-related duties as assigned in support of BRC operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in basic science or a related field.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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