Description Position Title: Biobank Technician IDepartment/Unit: IGHER-Biobank Program Reports To: Biobank Head Location: Kigali with possible travel to research sites and sample collection locations Position type: Two-year contract with possible extension Position Summary The Biobank Technician I – Sample Processing is responsible for supporting the collection, receipt, processing, aliquoting, labeling, storage preparation, and quality control of biological specimens collected from clinical trials, population-based research studies, and other biomedical research projects. The position ensures that all biological samples are handled, processed, and stored according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), biosafety requirements, and biobank quality standards. The Biobank Technician I works closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, laboratory personnel, data management teams, and research partners to ensure specimen integrity, traceability, and compliance throughout the research lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Receive, process, label, aliquot, store, retrieve, and prepare biological specimens for shipment according to approved SOPs. Maintain accurate sample identification, tracking, chain-of-custody, and inventory records. Conduct routine quality checks, document deviations, and support CAPA, audits, and continuous quality improvement. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, and pipettes. Maintain biosafety, GCLP/GCP, confidentiality, and laboratory safety standards. Monitor laboratory supplies and report equipment or operational issues. Collaborate with clinical, laboratory, data management, and research teams to support clinical trials and research projects. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. Experience Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably involving human biological specimens in research, clinical trials, hospitals, or diagnostic laboratories. Skills: Knowledge of sample processing, biosafety, laboratory quality standards, documentation, and basic laboratory information systems; good computer skills. Preferred Training: GCLP, GCP, biosafety, and research ethics certification/training.
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