NIH‑Funded Biospecimen Lab Technician

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits (medical,d

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support NIH-funded biospecimen studies. You will perform specialized laboratory procedures, ensure specimen integrity, and maintain documentation.

The role involves processing, storage, and tracking of specimens, quality and regulatory compliance, and daily laboratory operations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience; onsite schedule M-F.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or a related field, plus at least two years of relevant laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with biospecimen processing, biobanking, cryogenic storage, PBMC isolation, LIMS, and clinical or translational research is preferred.
• Candidates may be considered at the Laboratory Technician III or IV level based on education, experience, and demonstrated technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Process, preserve, store, track, and ship human biological specimens.
• Perform procedures including aliquoting, cell counting, viability testing, PBMC isolation, and cryopreservation.
• Maintain specimen inventory, chain-of-custody records, and laboratory databases.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Support quality control, regulatory compliance, and laboratory workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with investigators, research teams, and laboratory partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or a related field

Job description

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support NIH-funded biospecimen studies. You will perform specialized laboratory procedures, ensure specimen integrity, and maintain documentation.

The role involves processing, storage, and tracking of specimens, quality and regulatory compliance, and daily laboratory operations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience; onsite schedule M-F.