Tissue Inventory & Lab Logistics Coordinator

PerkinElmer; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Lab Technician, Tissue Sample Inventory in the South San Francisco area to support our research pipeline by managing tissue sample logistics and inventory. You will coordinate shipments with internal teams and external vendors, while maintaining meticulous records for sample integrity.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with data handling in Excel or similar tools, plus familiarity with LIMS or tissue banking software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of lab experience or Associate's with 4+ years in a lab setting.
• Direct experience with biological sample management or lab logistics is preferred.
• Familiarity with tissue banking software or LIMS databases is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of tissue samples including inventory, registration, and archival of slides and blocks.
• Coordinate shipments and tasks across internal teams and external vendors.
• Maintain meticulous records to ensure sample integrity and accessibility for research.
• Provide organizational support for Anatomic Pathology tissue panels and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical Mindset

Data Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree (lab experience)

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Labware Biorepository

Excel

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Lab Technician, Tissue Sample Inventory in the South San Francisco area to support our research pipeline by managing tissue sample logistics and inventory. You will coordinate shipments with internal teams and external vendors, while maintaining meticulous records for sample integrity.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with data handling in Excel or similar tools, plus familiarity with LIMS or tissue banking software.