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 Collaboration