Laboratory Technician - Temporary (3 - 6 months)

BPG Bio, Inc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

BPG Bio, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician for a temporary 3-6 month assignment.

The role involves supporting a large-scale biobank inventory audit and physically verifying frozen samples, with real-time reconciliation against Benchling records. You will perform physical inventory across freezers and shelves, handle samples under cold-chain conditions, scan barcodes, and update storage locations in the LIMS system while maintaining strict chain-of-custody and

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in lab, biobank, or sample management.
• Experience handling biological samples per biosafety guidelines.
• Familiarity with cold chain logistics and electronic databases (LIMS).
• Excellent record-keeping and data accuracy.
• Able to follow structured workflows with minimal deviation.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical inventory of biobank samples across storage locations.
• Retrieve, handle, and return sample boxes under cold-chain conditions.
• Scan barcodes and verify sample identity against Benchling or LIMS records.
• Update storage locations in the system (freezer, shelf, rack, box, position).
• Log discrepancies in an exception log.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and sample integrity.
• Accession samples into LIMS databases as needed.
• Complete daily inventory logs and end-of-day reporting.
• Adhere to SOPs for biosafety and PPE.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Lab experience

Benchling familiarity

LIMS exposure

Cold chain logistics

Detail oriented

Data accuracy

Structured workflows

Tools

Benchling

LIMS

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Temporary (3 - 6 months)

Temporary Waltham, MA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

T HIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION

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