A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
Laboratory Technician, Biospeciman Services BostonGene - 4.0 Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time $32 - $36 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Biology CAP guidelines HIPAA Bachelor's degree Attention to detail CLIA regulations Organizational skills Laboratory information systems (LIS) Full Job Description About
BOSTONGENE
BostonGene Corporation is pioneering the use of biomedical software for advanced patient analysis and personalized therapy decision-making in the fight against cancer. BostonGene's unique solution performs sophisticated analytics to aid clinicians in evaluating viable treatment options for each patient's individual genetics, tumor and tumor microenvironment, clinical characteristics, and disease profile. BostonGene's mission is to enable physicians to provide every patient with the highest probability of survival through optimal cancer treatments using advanced, personalized therapies via sophisticated analytics and the integration of scientific and clinical knowledge. Position Summary The Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for pre-analytical accessioning, processing, and maintaining inventory of clinical blood samples in accordance with established laboratory procedures. This role ensures the integrity of patient samples, supports downstream users in clinical and research operations, and maintains compliance with laboratory quality and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities Specimen Handling & Processing:
Accession and process samples following standard laboratory procedures. Maintain accurate inventory and tracking of all samples. Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to enter and manage sample data. Ensure proper storage and organization of samples in the inventory database. Assist in the packaging and return of specimens to pathology labs, physicians, or research labs.
Quality Control & Compliance:
Adhere to laboratory quality control policies, ensuring documentation of all quality activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance. Identify and address any issues affecting sample integrity, test performance, or result reporting. Follow established protocols for handling test systems that do not meet acceptable performance standards. Support investigations and documentation of incidents, non-conformances, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
Operational Support:
Perform routine maintenance checks on laboratory equipment. Assist with ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies. Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed. Provide samples to clinical operations and R D teams to support ongoing research and diagnostic efforts.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Biological or Life Sciences required. Minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory experience in a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab. Experience handling patient biospecimens, including blood, plasma, tissue biopsies, and saliva.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Familiarity with LIMS and electronic inventory tracking systems. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy regulations.
Pay:
$32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
