Laboratory Technician

BPG Bio, Inc•Waltham, MA

25d•$21 - $25

About The Position

This is a temporary, part-time position (20–30 hours per week, Monday–Friday) supporting a large-scale biobank inventory audit. The technician will systematically verify frozen biological samples in person and reconcile findings in real time against digital records in Benchling. The role requires precision, consistency, and strict adherence to sample-handling protocols to protect data integrity and sample traceability.

Requirements

1–3+ years of laboratory, biobank, sample management, or similar operational experience.
Experience handling biological samples under appropriate biosafety guidelines.
Familiarity with cold-chain logistics and electronic sample databases (LIMS).
Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies.
Excellent record-keeping skills and a strong commitment to data accuracy.
Comfort following structured workflows with minimal deviation.
Ability to perform repetitive, high-accuracy tasks for extended periods.
Comfort sitting and standing for extended periods during sample-handling activities.
Ability to lift and move boxes and work in freezer environments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Benchling.

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 identities against Benchling or LIMS records.
Assign, verify, and update sample storage locations in the system, including freezer, shelf, rack, box, and position.
Record missing, mislabeled, or mismatched samples in an exception log.
Maintain 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 on progress, exceptions, and status.
Follow SOPs for safe handling, PPE use, biosafety, and freezer access.
Perform other duties as assigned.