Laboratory Technician - Temporary
Job in
Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02254, USA
Listed on 2026-09-04
Listing for:
BPG Bio, Inc
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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
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