Repository Support Technician (Located in San Diego, CA)

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Description

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters with offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

How You’ll Add Value:

This Azenta professional will oversee the site repository sample management and maintenance duties for a local client. This may include basic sample handling tasks, movement of equipment, routine freezer maintenance, and stocking of supplies. Additional job specifics will be outlined for the client/location based upon contracted services.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform all functions methodically and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Adhere to FDA Good Practices (GMP, GTP, GLP, GDP), International Organization of Standards (ISO), College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs

• Assist with scheduled/non-scheduled installation, maintenance, calibration, and validation of storage environments. Diagnose, repair, or work with a 3rd party for equipment malfunctions

• Install, maintain, and repair temperature monitoring equipment. Handle materials in a manner that maintains required temperatures (+30°C to -196°C) per SOPs

• Follow all safety requirements for working with infectious and non-infectious biological materials, radioactive materials, chemical compounds, and drug products

• Ensure chain of custody and audit trails for all activities are proactively maintained using Azenta or client systems

• Help the client and scientists manage inventory of consumables and supplies. Assist client and scientist requests, such as sample inventory, receipt, labelling, and shipping

• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma plus 1 year of demonstrated proficiency in equipment maintenance and repair OR 6 months of demonstrated proficiency in freezer repair and maintenance

• Vocational training or experience in a mechanical related field

• Scientific equipment repairs preferred

• Professional degree preferred

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to read/understand/interpret basic correspondence, instructions, rules, procedures in English language

• Ability to make decisions and judgements based on reasoning

• Ability to perform tasks accurately with adherence to established protocols

• Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks

• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, performing basic and intermediate functions

Physical Requirements:

• Perform physically demanding tasks in a safe manner

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Extended periods of standing or sitting

• Right- and left-hand finger dexterity

• Ability to discern colors or use of color correction glasses

• Ability to work with refrigerants (e.g., dry ice and LN₂) using proper PPE and techniques

Your Working Conditions: 

• Employee will be working in an area with potentially infectious materials

• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and following Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens while working in an area considered to be potentially contaminated

• Employee will be working at a client site and are expected to remain professional and courteous while maintaining all Azenta and the client’s expectations

Join us and help enable life‑changing discoveries by keeping critical life science systems running reliably—every day.

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If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. 

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications),  qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.