Laboratory Operations Specialist

Laboratory Operations Specialist

Company Overview

iSpecimen was recently acknowledged by Fast Company as one of 2023’s most innovative companies. Learn more here: https://www.fastcompany.com/90846833/most-innovative-companies-biotech-2023

iSpecimen is a small public company (~100 people) on a mission to accelerate medical research. We are building a marketplace that connects medical researchers to the human biospecimens they need through a network of hundreds of hospitals and labs. We are growing our small engineering team to dramatically improve our data quality and marketplace user experience for researchers and biospecimen suppliers.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Operations Specialist will be responsible for the intake, processing, storage, and shipment of biospecimens and data. In addition, this position is responsible for the ongoing organization and maintenance of the iSpecimen lab.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound shipments, including verification of specimen integrity
• Prepare outgoing shipments, including proper organization of specimens and reconciliation with shipment documentation
• Organize iSpecimen Bio inventory
• Handle orders for specimens from iSpecimen Bio inventory
• Maintain supplies and general organization of the lab
• Perform routine lab maintenance including daily, weekly, monthly and as needed equipment maintenance
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement, working closely with technology team to provide input and suggestions on ways to automate lab workflow
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or research laboratory
• Associates Degree in biological sciences is a plus
• Relevant laboratory and/or specimen-processing experience is a plus
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety protocols
• Exceptional computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Great interpersonal skills. Likes working with people. Positive attitude
• Self-starter who likes to get things done and has an appetite for continuous learning
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, think creatively and come up with new, valuable approaches
• Proven track record of attention to detail and ability to work in a continually changing environment
• Easily approachable, tech savvy, professional, and a strong sense of business ethics

Benefits

iSpecimen offers a generous suite of comprehensive benefits. These include but are not limited to: 10 paid holidays per year; paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick, or personal use; health insurance and health savings accounts; 401(K) retirement plan.

iSpecimen is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lexington, MA 02420: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience building or expanding lab spaces?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical Lab or Biorepository: 5 years (Preferred)
• people management: 1 year (Preferred)
• biospecimen collection and shipment: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person