Laboratory Technician - Temporary (3 - 6 months)

BPG Bio, Inc•Waltham, MA

11h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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 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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Benchling is a plus

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