About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our sample management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of biologics research samples, including proteins and cell lines. This role involves sample check-in, fulfilling requests, maintenance, and proper handling of samples. The candidate will work closely with the supervisor and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check-in incoming biological sample shipments; distribute samples and cell lines to requesters or store them in onsite inventory as needed.
• Maintain inventory for biological samples in LIMS database and/or spreadsheets.
• Fulfill dispersal requests in a timely manner.
• Utilize sterile techniques for handling samples during re-aliquoting and vial labeling/transfer.
• Thaw, expand, bank cell lines (BSL-1, BSL-2), and perform quality control of cell line banks.
• Submit and send out cell line samples for testing for Discovery departments.
• Maintain traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets.
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and replenish consumables.
• Report lab and inventory issues to the supervisor or appropriate party.
  
  Education Qualification
• A BS/MS or equivalent degree in biological sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting, either in academia or industry.
  
  Required Skills
• Strong multi-tasking abilities to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused, dynamic team environment.
• Experience with automated storage systems and operating/programming various liquid handlers for sample processing is preferred.
• Experience with inventory/request database systems for biological sample management is highly desirable.
• Competent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, deadline-conscious, with a high degree of organizational skill and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Ability to work in research labs and process biological samples is a strong plus.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.

Pay Range: $25/hr. to $30/hr.