Sample Management Technician

Our Downers Grove IL laboratory is looking for a Sample Management Technician to join their team. The Sample Management Technicians primary responsibility is to enter sample IDs and required tests from the chains of custody (COCs) into LIMS in a complete and accurate manner. The Sample Management Technician will receive and document samples and chains of custody (COCs) to check integrity of all aspects of the sample receipt. This position reports to the Client Services Manager.

Job functions:

• Receives sample coolers and containers and documents the receipt.
• After appropriate training independently prepare samples for analysis according to SGS analytical SOPs using basic instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• Receiving/ signing of chain of custodies
• Logging in samples into LIMS Data system.
• Preparing of laboratory samples for analysis.
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Creates bottle records generates bottle labels and labels samples.
• Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity.
• Removes historical samples from completed jobs and assigns samples for disposal.
• Provides communications regarding sample information to laboratory departments.
• Communicates with clients regarding requests.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• May be required to answer telephone inquiries or requests for bottleware volumes and courier pickups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred)
• Associate degree in a science-related field (Preferred)
• Proficient English language skills (Required)
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis (Required)

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time