Laboratory Technician, Biospeciman Services

BostonGene; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BostonGene Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to handle pre-analytical accessioning, processing, and inventory maintenance of clinical blood samples in a CLIA/CAP-compliant environment. The role supports downstream clinical and research operations while ensuring patient sample integrity and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include sample accessioning, data entry in LIMS, inventory control, and coordination for specimen packaging or return to pathology labs and researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Life Sciences required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory experience in a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab.
• Experience handling patient biospecimens, including blood, plasma, tissue biopsies, and saliva.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process samples following standard laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory and tracking of all samples.
• Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to enter and manage sample data.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of samples in the inventory database.
• Assist in the packaging and return of specimens to pathology labs, physicians, or research labs.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological or Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Electronic inventory tracking

Job description

BostonGene Corporation is pioneering the use of biomedical software for advanced patient analysis and personalized therapy decision-making in the fight against cancer. BostonGene’s unique solution performs sophisticated analytics to aid clinicians in evaluating viable treatment options for each patient’s individual genetics, tumor and tumor microenvironment, clinical characteristics, and disease profile. BostonGene’s mission is to enable physicians to provide every patient with the highest probability of survival through optimal cancer treatments using advanced, personalized therapies via sophisticated analytics and the integration of scientific and clinical knowledge.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for pre-analytical accessioning, processing, and maintaining inventory of clinical blood samples in accordance with established laboratory procedures.

This role ensures the integrity of patient samples, supports downstream users in clinical and research operations, and maintains compliance with laboratory quality and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process samples following standard laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory and tracking of all samples.
• Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to enter and manage sample data.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of samples in the inventory database.
• Assist in the packaging and return of specimens to pathology labs, physicians, or research labs.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies, ensuring documentation of all quality activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify and address any issues affecting sample integrity, test performance, or result reporting.
• Follow established protocols for handling test systems that do not meet acceptable performance standards.
• Support investigations and documentation of incidents, non-conformances, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

Operational Support:

• Perform routine maintenance checks on laboratory equipment.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Provide samples to clinical operations and R&D teams to support ongoing research and diagnostic efforts.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Life Sciences required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory experience in a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab.
• Experience handling patient biospecimens, including blood, plasma, tissue biopsies, and saliva.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiarity with LIMS and electronic inventory tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy regulations.