Preclinical Sample Coordinator

Job overview

The Preclinical Sample Coordinator role is onsite in Boston, MA, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Compensation is $30.00–$35.90 per hour. The coordinator supports the company’s Preclinical Development team by managing samples from pharmacology and toxicology studies. The role maintains accurate sample records and inventory from receipt through storage, shipment, and archiving. Coordination with scientists, study management, shipping, and external laboratories helps keep study samples traceable and aligned with analysis timelines.

What you'll do

• Receive, log, and store samples submitted to the preclinical laboratory
• manage sample inventory in Benchling
• inventory storage areas and enter legacy samples
• maintain study records and document control
• archive study samples
• prepare paperwork and submit samples to contract testing laboratories and off-site storage partners
• coordinate receipt and shipment records with shipping
• track sample shipment and analysis timelines with study management and internal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preclinical sample coordinator

sample management

pharmacology studies

toxicology studies

benchling

lims

sample inventory

document control

onsite

boston ma

monday–friday

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

$30–$35.90/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may access medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to permanent. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of relevant sample-management experience, or a bachelor’s degree in science or a related field.

About the employer

System One is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.