Repository Technician

Repository Technician

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring Repository Technician. The Repository Technician supports warehouse operations involving inventory management, storage, retrieval, and shipping of biological materials for commercial and government clients. This onsite position is based in Gaithersburg, MD and provides exposure to biorepository industry standards while supporting critical inventory, shipping, and material handling activities.

Seeking Repository Technician, ideally with warehouse, shipping, handling, or inventory management experience and experience supporting biorepository, laboratory, or regulated operations environments. Great opportunity to gain biotech industry experience for someone with inventory or warehouse experience. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

• Inventory Management:
  Maintain inventory accuracy, stock replenishment activities, and organization of biological materials.
• Material Handling:
  Retrieve biomaterials from repository freezers, monitor storage systems, and follow PPE requirements when handling materials.
• Shipping & Receiving:
  Process incoming shipments and prepare biological materials and samples for outbound shipment.
• Cold Chain Operations:
  Maintain materials within temperature-controlled environments through monitoring of freezers, liquid nitrogen tanks, and storage systems.
• Documentation & Data Entry:
  Perform systematic data entry and maintain accurate records following established procedures.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Follow standard operating procedures, good documentation practices (GDP), and cGMP standards while supporting repository operations.

• Minimum Requirement: HS Diploma and 1 year of experience.
• Experience in warehouse operations, shipping and handling, or inventory management.
• Ability to maintain inventory accuracy and differentiate batch numbers and item numbers.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to learn inventory management and ERP systems.
• Ability to learn and follow quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English with strong organizational skills.

The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 to $50,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.

We Invest in You

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave. Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO. Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage. Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling.
• Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans. Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards. Corporate bonus program.
• Mission Focused:
  Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research. We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives. Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility.

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.