Laboratory Technician - Temporary (3 - 6 months)
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- Temporary
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- $25–$30 USD/hr
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- employment types
ATS employment type: temporary
- locations
ATS location: Waltham, MA, US
- salary
ATS pay range: 25–30 USD per hour
Job description
THIS 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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