Biorepository Lab Technician: Precise Specimen Processing

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's is seeking a Lab Support Specialist to collect, process, and store biological specimens for research and testing. The role supports researchers and lab staff by ensuring proper labeling, tracking, and timely workflow within established SOPs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in science and at least two years of lab experience, with coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and research methods.

Qualifications

• Two years of laboratory research experience or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's of Science or equivalent certification and experience, required.
• Coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and relevant research methods, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens according to established protocols and SOPs.
• Maintains accurate records of specimen collection, processing, and storage.
• Ensures specimens are properly labeled and tracked throughout collection and storage.
• Performs quality control checks on specimens to ensure standards are met.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies as needed.
• Communicates with lab staff and researchers to ensure timely processing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Nationwide Children's is seeking a Lab Support Specialist to collect, process, and store biological specimens for research and testing. The role supports researchers and lab staff by ensuring proper labeling, tracking, and timely workflow within established SOPs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in science and at least two years of lab experience, with coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and research methods.