Biorepository Lab Technician: Specimen Care & Storage

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; International Street (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Laboratory Technician who collects, processes, and stores biological specimens for testing and research. This role supports researchers and does not perform hypothesis-based analysis.

You will follow established protocols, maintain accurate records, label and track specimens, perform quality control, maintain equipment, and communicate with lab staff to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science or equivalent certification and experience, required.
• Coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and relevant research methods, preferred.
• Two years of laboratory research experience or equivalent, required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong communication.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens according to established protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of specimen collection, processing, and storage.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and tracked throughout the collection and storage process.
• Performs quality control checks on specimens to ensure that they meet established standards.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies as needed.
• Communicates with other laboratory staff and researchers to ensure that specimens are collected and processed in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer experience

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Adapt communication styles for diverse

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Laboratory Technician who collects, processes, and stores biological specimens for testing and research. This role supports researchers and does not perform hypothesis-based analysis.

You will follow established protocols, maintain accurate records, label and track specimens, perform quality control, maintain equipment, and communicate with lab staff to ensure timely processing.