Material Coordinator – II

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• First, the registration and inventory of research samples.
• The individual will work with staff scientists to catalog research samples stored in -70C freezers and enter information into a sample management database.
• Second, the qualified candidate will perform laboratory manager functions including, but not limited to, generating work orders, scheduling equipment maintenance and conducting lab safety inspections.

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Candidates with data entry or sample management experience.
• Previous industry experience working with biological samples preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel) or other spreadsheet-based applications.
• Understanding of basic laboratory and cell culture techniques.
• Knowledge of sample repository/sample inventory software / Benchling databases a plus.
• Familiarity with biosafety level classification or infectious disease classification (BSL2 or BSL3 environments) a plus.

Schedule Notes:

• 6 months assignment.
• The ideal candidate must be comfortable primarily working by themselves, but be willing to work in a small team when needed and able to take direction.
• Extension possibility.
• Hybrid assignment, (1-2 days/ week remote), prior approvals needed from Client supervisor to work remotely.