Compound Management Contractor

Work Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

Seeking a detail-oriented laboratory technician to support compound management operations in a dynamic scientific environment. This role involves inventory management, sample processing, and collaboration with scientific teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of materials.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain accurate inventory records for compound collections, ensuring accessibility and organization.
• Register and process new sample submissions, assigning correct identification numbers and preparing for storage or further use.
• Handle incoming samples for storage, dissolution, and preparation of assay-ready plates as required.
• Fulfill distribution requests by weighing, aliquoting, and preparing samples for scientific staff.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines and deliver orders efficiently.
• Coordinate the shipment of samples in partnership with laboratory operations personnel.
• Conduct quality control checks on both incoming and outgoing samples, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and manage the peptide collection to support ongoing research activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience in a life sciences setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume sample processing.
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment, including analytical balances and pipettes.
• Comfortable with repetitive pipetting and sample handling tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Experience with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Echo) preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-well plate formats and assay-ready plate preparation is advantageous.
• Strong documentation skills and commitment to data accuracy are highly valued.

Published Category: Discovery Research & Preclinical