Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary: 

• The technician will be responsible for handling and maintaining a variety of biospecimens, including blood, blood products, urine, and other bodily fluids.
• Candidates must be comfortable working with human biospecimens and following established laboratory and safety procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize participant biospecimens under the direction of the Biorepository Coordinator.
• Track biospecimens throughout the collection, processing, aliquoting, storage, and distribution lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to biorepository inventory.
• Scan and track barcoded samples using inventory and tracking databases.
• Assist with biospecimen distribution activities.
• Clean and maintain laboratory freezers and related equipment.
• Print and prepare labels for biospecimen processing.
• Perform occasional heavy lifting as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Comfortable handling human biospecimens, including blood, blood products, urine, and other bodily fluids.
• Strong computer skills are required, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately maintain records and follow established procedures.
• Ability to perform occasional heavy lifting.