Research Lab Tech I DOM Channing
This entry-level Research Lab Technician role involves performing laboratory and office duties related to managing and distributing biospecimens within a large biorepository. The technician will handle specimen processing, quality control, data entry using LIMS and UNIX systems, and assist with freezer maintenance and emergency responses. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team-oriented, laboratory environment with exposure to biological specimens and cryogenic storage.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
- Perform laboratory and administrative tasks in support of a large biospecimen biorepository (CHCB) including sample retrieval, aliquoting, labeling, and storage.
- Prepare computer files, create ship lists, arrange local deliveries or courier shipments, and document every step in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Retrieve samples from liquid nitrogen (LN2) and -80°C freezers, consolidate and reorganize freezer inventories, and maintain accurate electronic records.
- Assist with kit preparation and incoming specimen processing according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Add quality control samples and perform quality control testing (QCT) to verify storage locations and sample integrity.
- Support semi-weekly monitoring and maintenance of freezer systems (LN2 and -80°C), external bulk tanks, and Dewar replacements.
- Participate as part of an emergency response team for freezer failures; occasional evening or weekend assistance may be required (with additional compensation).
- Contribute to general laboratory operations: inventory, ordering recommendations, SOP proofreading/writing, and workflow improvement discussions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (required).
- Comfortable handling human biological and frozen specimens (strongly preferred).
- Experience or familiarity with LIMS or other lab databases; comfort with computers and basic UNIX concepts is a plus.
- Strict attention to detail and ability to follow careful laboratory techniques.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Able to lift a 19–25 lb freezer rack repeatedly and move/push heavy equipment as needed.
- Experience with robotics is a plus but not required.
- No direct patient care required for this role.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to understand scientific terminology and laboratory workflows.
- Strong data entry and record-keeping discipline.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with research specimens and data.
- Team-oriented, dependable, and able to follow SOPs.
- Comfortable working in controlled ventilation rooms and freezer farm environments.
Working Conditions & Logistics
- Work location: 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA (onsite).
- Work setting includes office, laboratory, and freezer farm areas with frequent exposure to LN2 and frozen biospecimens.
- Scheduled weekly hours: 40 (Day shift).
- Employee type: Regular, Full‑time.
- Safety equipment used: safety glasses, lab coat, face shield, ear plugs (during sonication), surgical mask (as needed), latex/nitrile gloves, cryo‑gloves when required.
- Moderate noise level typical in this environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $21.00 - $29.01 per hour.
- Compensation considerations will reflect skills, relevant experience, education, certification, and other factors.
- Our client offers additional benefits and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Why this role matters
Working with this biorepository provides hands-on experience with one of the world’s largest longitudinal cohort specimen collections. You will support critical research by ensuring sample integrity, accurate data, and timely distribution to investigators.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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