Laboratory Technician, Temporary, Waltham, MA

BPGbio, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BPGbio, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a temporary Laboratory Technician to support a large-scale biobank inventory audit. The role focuses on physical verification of frozen samples and real-time reconciliation against digital records in Benchling.

This temporary position requires strict adherence to data integrity, biosafety protocols, and detailed daily reporting while managing cold-chain logistics and sample handling in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Comfortable following structured workflows with minimal deviation.
• Ability to perform repetitive, high-accuracy tasks for extended periods.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Following workflows

Repetitive tasks

Physical stamina

Outils

Benchling

LIMS

Description du poste

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Laboratory Technician - Temporary (3 - 6 months)

Platform & Translational Sciences Temporary Waltham, MA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1244

$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