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Kelly Services

R&D Lab / Inventory Technician

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An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.

$46,553 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

$30 - $32 A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an R D Lab & Inventory Technician to join their research operations team supporting sample management and laboratory logistics. This is a great opportunity for an early-career laboratory professional with hands-on experience in biological sample handling, inventory management, and research lab operations who is looking to gain experience within a large-scale drug discovery environment. This is a 6-month contract onsite 5 days per week in Worcester, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in biology, experience working with biologic materials, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a highly organized lab setting. This role will focus on managing research samples, maintaining inventory systems, supporting lab workflows, and ensuring materials are stored and tracked properly.
Contract Duration:
6 months
  • Required Skills & Experience
  • + Manage and maintain biological simple inventory, including tracking, organization, and storage of materials.
+ Perform sample processing activities including aliquoting and handling biological materials under controlled conditions + Maintain and monitor -80°C freezer inventory and storage requirements + Support sample receiving, order fulfillment, and shipment coordination + Update inventory records and maintain accurate documentation within laboratory databases + Assist with laboratory supply management and general lab operations + Follow established SOPs and safety procedures for handling biological materials and laboratory waste + Troubleshoot basic lab equipment and automation processes as needed
  • Desired Skills & Experience
  • + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related life science field. + 2-5 years of experience in a laboratory, biotech, pharmaceutical, or research environment + Hands-on experience with sample management systems and inventory databases + Strong troubleshooting and communication skills + Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately
  • What You Will Be Doing
  • Tech Breakdown + 40% Biological Sample Processing + 30% Inventory Management + 20% laboratory Operations + 10% Documentation Daily Responsibilities + 50% Hands On + 30% Data Entry + 20% Team CollaborationMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.