Life Sciences Laboratory Operations Training Program

Boston Lab Services offices, Burlington, MA.

No prior experience in the life sciences or lab operations necessary. This program is designed to provide the individual with the necessary hands-on skills to begin a career supporting lab operations in the biotechnology industry working with Boston Lab Services.

Boston Lab Services provides a one week, paid, comprehensive hands-on training program at our onsite laboratory focusing on basic laboratory skills including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), shipping and receiving protocols, and proficient inventory management techniques. You will also learn the basics for required lab operations certifications which will be completed at the end of the program.

Key training topics include basic lab equipment & tools, safety guidelines, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), GHS and HazMat (spills), DOT HazMat, introduction to IATA, bloodborne pathogens, common lab techniques, media preparation, RCRA, alarms, alerts, and gasses, equipment maintenance and calibration, GLP, data management, shipping and receiving, and chemical inventory management.

About BLS:

Boston Lab Services (BLS) is a family-owned local business providing individuals the opportunity to enter the biotechnology field with no prior experience with our comprehensive immersive, hands on training program designed by experienced lab operations professionals.

BLS exclusively focuses on providing experienced and reliable operations support to the Life Science and Biotech industries. BLS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive company. Our experienced and diverse staff represent BLS’s vision to bring quality, flexible and stable support to our clients. We understand the needs of life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals facilities, as well as the specific requirements. Whether it be operations, equipment selection, constructability, or maintenance, Boston Lab Services brings a specialized approach to these projects to ensure the highest level of service. Boston lab services is the leading life science professional services company offering services for the complete operational support for research labs, medical, and life science facilities for the greater Boston area.

Typical Job Responsibilities for a Lab Tech & Lab Associate:

• Support waste management (Collection of biowaste, chemical waste and sharps containers).
• Maintain the consumables list, order lab consumables, organization and labeling of lab consumables.
• Daily management of essential gases (tracking gas levels) and working with the vendor in the ordering and replacement of new tanks.
• Tracking, shipping and receiving mail and packages.
• Glass wash/autoclaving of glassware.
• General lab and office maintenance.
• Light facilities maintenance tasks.
• Emergency 24/7 alarm response.
• General cleaning and sanitization of the facility.
• Ordering and stocking of office and coffee supplies.
• Ordering, stocking, and organization of lab consumables.
• Conference room and workstation set up.
• Monthly testing of critical emergency equipment such as eyewash/shower.
• Any other activities and tasks reasonably requested by the company.

Desired Requirements:

• Basic lab training and 0-2 years of job experience. AS/BS in life sciences is a plus.
• Ability to work in a face paced and dynamic environment.
• Flexibility and acceptance of change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Observant with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform work in the laboratory in a clean and safe manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists and management, which can be described as a “team player” approach.

Boston Lab Services is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.