Biospecimen & Research Lab Associate (Onsite)

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

On-site work with rotating campuses

Job summary

MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Biobank and Research Laboratory Associate to support biobanking and research testing activities. The role involves handling biospecimens, coordinating collection, processing, storage, and testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will work with investigators, clinical staff, and lab personnel to maintain specimen integrity and data quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lab operations, biospecimen handling, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements (HIPAA/OSHA/GCP/GLP/CAP-CLIA as applicable).
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and electronic databases; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support biobanking and research testing and services within the MaineHealth Institute for Research.
• Handle biospecimens—collection, processing, storage, tracking, distribution, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinical staff, and laboratory personnel to support research activities.

Skills

Lab operations

Biospecimen handling

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Data management

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic databases

Job description

MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Biobank and Research Laboratory Associate to support biobanking and research testing activities. The role involves handling biospecimens, coordinating collection, processing, storage, and testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will work with investigators, clinical staff, and lab personnel to maintain specimen integrity and data quality.