Laboratory Technician, Temporary | Part-Time (M-F), Waltham, MA

BPGbio, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

BPGbio, Inc. in Waltham, MA seeks a detail‑oriented Laboratory Technician for a temporary, part‑time role supporting biobank inventory audits. You will verify physical samples, track locations, and ensure data consistency across Benchling and LIMS under strict biosafety protocols.

The position is Monday–Friday, 20–30 hours per week, with an expected hourly rate of $21.00–$25.00. Prior sample handling experience and strong record‑keeping are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of laboratory, biobank, sample management, or similar operational experience.
• Familiarity with Benchling is a plus.
• Experience handling biological samples under biosafety guidelines.
• Familiarity with cold chain logistics and electronic sample databases (LIMS).
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to maintain accurate records and data integrity.
• Excellent record-keeping and ability to follow structured workflows.
• Ability to perform repetitive, high-accuracy tasks.
• Comfortable in freezer environments and able to lift/move boxes.

Responsabilités

• Perform physical inventory of biobank samples across freezers, shelves, racks, drawers, boxes.
• 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 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.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Data accuracy

Structured workflows

Repetitive tasks

Cold-chain handling

Outils

Benchling

LIMS

Description du poste

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Laboratory Technician

Platform & Translational Sciences Part Time Waltham, MA, US

8 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