Lab Operations Specialist

Location: Burlington, MA (based out of Cambridge, MA). Employment Type: Full-Time.

About the role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Management & Laboratory Operations Associate to support laboratory and manufacturing operations within a GMP-regulated environment. This individual will be responsible for sample management, inventory control, material movement, and data entry while ensuring compliance with established SOPs, quality standards, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support sample management activities across multiple departments in accordance with GMP guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Receive, accession, track, and organize samples while maintaining accurate documentation and chain-of-custody records.
• Enter and maintain sample information within ERP and quality management systems.
• Assist with laboratory operations, including material handling, inventory management, and media preparation activities.
• Transport materials, samples, and supplies across laboratory and manufacturing areas as needed.
• Perform biopsy accessioning and related documentation activities.
• Support cleanroom operations, including gowning procedures and adherence to contamination-control practices.
• Maintain accurate records using Excel and other electronic systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory control activities utilizing ERP systems and RF scanning equipment.
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure efficient workflow and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a GMP or cGMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with sample management, sample receiving, accessioning, or laboratory operations.
• Strong data entry and documentation skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and electronic data management systems.
• Experience using ERP systems and quality management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Sample Management & Sample Receiving
• Laboratory Operations
• Inventory Control
• Media Preparation
• ERP Systems
• GMP/cGMP Compliance
• SOP Adherence
• Data Entry & Documentation
• RF Scanner/RF Gun Experience
• Cleanroom Operations

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49,920.00 - $58,420.00 per year. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• PTO: 15 days to start - increases to 20 days after 2 years
• 10–12 paid holidays per year
• 2 floating holidays
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
• If an employee works on a holiday, they receive an additional PTO day to use at a later date of their choosing

Schedule

Full-Time, Sunday - Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm.