Laboratory Technician

BPG Bio, Inc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

BPG Bio, Inc in Waltham, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician (temporary, part-time) to support a large-scale biobank inventory audit. You will verify frozen samples physically and reconcile records in Benchling in real time.

The role requires precision, adherence to sample handling protocols, and ability to log discrepancies while maintaining data integrity and traceability. This is a 20–30 hour per week position with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of laboratory, biobank, sample management, or similar operational experience.
• Familiarity with Benchling is a plus.
• Experience handling biological samples under appropriate biosafety guidelines.
• Familiarity with cold chain logistics and electronic sample databases (LIMS).
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical inventory of biobank samples across freezers, shelves, racks, drawers, boxes, and vial positions.
• Retrieve, handle, and return sample boxes under cold-chain conditions using dry ice.
• Scan vial barcodes and verify sample identity against Benchling or LIMS records.
• Accurately assign, verify, and update sample storage locations within the system.
• Log discrepancies, including missing, mislabeled, or mismatched samples, in an exception log.
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody and sample integrity throughout handling.
• Accession clinical, biofluid, and cell samples into LIMS databases as needed.
• Complete daily inventory logs and end-of-day reporting (progress, exceptions, status).
• Adhere to SOPs for safe handling, PPE use, biosafety, and freezer access.
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Lab experience

Biobank

Attention to detail

Data entry

Biosafety

Tools

Benchling

LIMS

Job description

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Laboratory Technician

Part Time Waltham, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1247

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Hourly

NO AGENCIES - PLEASE!!!

T HIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION - Part-Time Position (20 - 30 hours per week | Monday - Friday)

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented temporary technician to support a large-scale biobank inventory audit. The role involves systematic physical verification of frozen biological samples and real-time reconciliation against digital records in Benchling.

This is a highly process-driven role requiring precision, consistency, and strict adherence to sample handling protocols to ensure data integrity and sample traceability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform physical inventory of biobank samples across freezers, shelves, racks, drawers, boxes, and vial positions
• Retrieve, handle, and return sample boxes under cold-chain conditions using dry ice
• Scan vial barcodes and verify sample identity against Benchling or LIMS records
• Accurately assign, verify, and update sample storage locations (freezer, shelf, rack, box, and position) within the system
• Log discrepancies, including missing, mislabeled, or mismatched samples, in an exception log
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody and sample integrity throughout handling
• Accession clinical, biofluid, and cell samples into LIMS databases as needed
• Complete daily inventory logs and end-of-day reporting (progress, exceptions, status)
• Adhere to SOPs for safe handling, PPE use, biosafety, and freezer access
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3+ years of laboratory, biobank, sample management, or similar operational experience
• Familiarity with Benchling is a plus
• Experience handling biological samples under appropriate biosafety guidelines
• Familiarity with cold chain logistics and electronic sample databases (LIMS)
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies
• Excellent record-keeping skills with a strong commitment to data accuracy
• Comfortable following structured workflows with minimal deviation
• Ability to perform repetitive, high-accuracy tasks for extended periods
• Comfortable sitting and standing for extended periods during sample handling activities
• Ability to lift and move boxes and work in freezer environments