Lab Operations Specialist

Actalent; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days to start

20 days after 2 years

Holiday pay

Blue Cross Blue Shield

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Management & Laboratory Operations Associate to support GMP-regulated lab and manufacturing operations. The role involves sample management, inventory control, material movement, and accurate data entry.

Based in Cambridge, MA, this full-time on-site position offers exposure to ERP/QMS systems, RF scanning, and cross-functional collaboration with quality and manufacturing teams. Excellent data skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a GMP or cGMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with sample management, sample receiving, accessioning, or laboratory operations.
• Strong data entry and documentation skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and electronic data management systems.
• Experience using ERP systems and quality management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support sample management activities across multiple departments in accordance with GMP guidelines and SOPs.
• Receive, accession, track, and organize samples while maintaining accurate documentation and chain-of-custody records.
• Enter and maintain sample information within ERP and quality management systems.
• Assist with laboratory operations, including material handling, inventory management, and media preparation activities.
• Transport materials, samples, and supplies across laboratory and manufacturing areas as needed.
• Perform biopsy accessioning and related documentation activities.
• Support cleanroom operations, including gowning procedures and adherence to contamination-control practices.
• Maintain accurate records using Excel and other electronic systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory control activities utilizing ERP systems and RF scanning equipment.
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure efficient workflow and compliance.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

RF Scanner

Job description

Sample Management & Laboratory Operations Associate

Location: Burlington, MA

Employment Type: Full-Time Sunday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Management & Laboratory Operations Associate to support laboratory and manufacturing operations within a GMP-regulated environment. This individual will be responsible for sample management, inventory control, material movement, and data entry while ensuring compliance with established SOPs, quality standards, and documentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sample management activities across multiple departments in accordance with GMP guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Receive, accession, track, and organize samples while maintaining accurate documentation and chain-of-custody records.
• Enter and maintain sample information within ERP and quality management systems.
• Assist with laboratory operations, including material handling, inventory management, and media preparation activities.
• Transport materials, samples, and supplies across laboratory and manufacturing areas as needed.
• Perform biopsy accessioning and related documentation activities.
• Support cleanroom operations, including gowning procedures and adherence to contamination-control practices.
• Maintain accurate records using Excel and other electronic systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory control activities utilizing ERP systems and RF scanning equipment.
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure efficient workflow and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a GMP or cGMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with sample management, sample receiving, accessioning, or laboratory operations.
• Strong data entry and documentation skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and electronic data management systems.
• Experience using ERP systems and quality management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Sample Management & Sample Receiving
• Laboratory Operations
• Inventory Control
• Media Preparation
• ERP Systems
• GMP/cGMP Compliance
• SOP Adherence
• Data Entry & Documentation
• RF Scanner/RF Gun Experience
• Cleanroom Operations

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cambridge, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $58420.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• PTO: 15 days to start - increases to 20 days after 2 years
• 10–12 paid holidays per year
• 2 floating holidays
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
• If an employee works on a holiday, they receive an additional PTO day to use at a later date of their choosing

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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