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Biorepository Technician

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Biorepository Technician Inova Research Department is looking for a dedicated Biorepository Technician to join the team. This is a fulltime Day Shift: Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm). This position ...

Biorepository Technician

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Biorepository Technician Inova Research Department is looking for a dedicated Biorepository Technician to join the team. This is a fulltime Day Shift: Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm). This position ...

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How much do biorepository jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for biorepository in Virginia is $26.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.88 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Biorepository job?

A Biorepository job involves the management, storage, and distribution of biological samples such as tissues, blood, and DNA for research or clinical use. Professionals in this role ensure proper sample preservation, maintain accurate records, and comply with regulatory standards. They may also assist with quality control, data management, and coordinating sample requests for scientific studies.

What are some typical daily tasks and responsibilities in a Biorepository position?

In a Biorepository role, your daily tasks often include receiving, cataloging, and properly storing biological samples such as blood, tissue, or DNA, ensuring they are handled according to strict protocols. You'll monitor storage conditions, maintain accurate digital records, and conduct regular audits of inventory. Collaboration with researchers, clinicians, and laboratory staff is common, requiring clear communication regarding sample requests and processing. You may also help with quality assurance, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and industry standards. This position typically involves a blend of hands-on lab work, data entry, and teamwork within a structured laboratory environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Biorepository position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Biorepository role, you need a strong background in biological sciences, laboratory techniques, specimen handling, and often a relevant degree such as in biology, biotechnology, or medical laboratory science. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), temperature monitoring equipment, and compliance standards like HIPAA or CAP accreditation is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for maintaining accurate records and coordinating with research teams. These competencies are crucial to ensure the integrity, security, and traceability of biological samples, which supports high-quality research and clinical outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Biorepository job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,021 per year, or $26.9 per hour.
Biorepository Technician

Biorepository Technician

Inova

Falls Church, VA • On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 251 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

230th of 890 rated healthcare providers


Job description

 Biorepository Technician 

Inova Research Department is looking for a dedicated Biorepository Technician to join the team. This is a fulltime Day Shift: Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm). This position is located in Annadale, VA. 

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!

Biorepository Technician Job Responsibilities:

  • Following all required regulatory and accrediting agencies. 
  • Maintains a climate of compliance/quality within the biorepository to assure highest quality of laboratory processing. 
  • Offers consultations for new projects and act as subject matter expert for project planning. Designs and executes laboratory experiments, be responsible for data generation, assay optimization/validation. 
  • Develops and manages policies, procedures, processes, and protocols for biobanking services that support the research community including tissue handling, quality control (QC) work, and access to biospecimens.  
  • Works actively with study teams across all Service Lines to support their needs with biobanking services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in related field (or relevant experience in lieu of degree equivalent to 4 years) 
  • Experience: 2 years of experience in a biorepository or laboratory 

  • Certification: Pertinent research certification and human research protections training (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program, National Institute of Health) 1 month upon hire. Basic Life Support. New hires within 3 months. Current TMs within 6 months

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.


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