Sample Receiving Technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive inspect and verify incoming samples against accompanying documentation.
• Log samples and relevant sample details into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assign and apply proper identification labels on samples and paperwork to maintain traceability.
• Communicate with clients or internal teams regarding sample discrepancies or missing information.
• Prepare and distribute samples to the appropriate laboratory departments.
• Communicate with the lab departments and management to properly prioritize samples.
• Maintain sample storage conditions (e.g. refrigeration) according to requirements.
• Ship samples for external analysis with completed sample analysis instructions.
• Drive company vehicle to pick up and drop off samples as required. *Only after hired as an SGS employee.
• Prepare sampling kits and stock sample bottles.
• Assist with general laboratory housekeeping and inventory management.
• Follow strict safety quality control and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School or equivalent Required
• No experience required unless required by state law Required
• Language Skills: Intermediate English Required (Advanced Preferred)
• Mathematical Skills: Basic Required (Intermediate Preferred)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required uses logical and practical approach to solve problems Required
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally) presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers Required
• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe Required
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Required
• Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision Required
• Team player attitude customer care focus Required
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers printers and phones.
• Position requires occasional overtime.
• This position requires use of laboratory chemicals including acids and bases.

• Physical/Sensory Demands:

  Frequently:

• Stand
• Move or Traverse
• Sit
• Lift/carry/push or pull 20 pounds or less

• Constantly:

• Use hands
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk/Hear

• Occasionally:

• Climb a ladder
• Stoop kneel or crouch

• Always:

• Laboratory appropriate clothing and shoes.
• Required use of provided personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling biological chemical or environmental samples or reagents.
• Adhere to internal standards policies procedures and safety requirements.

Additional Information :

• Pay Range: $19.50 - $22.00 per hour / 40 hours per week
• Health dental and vision insurance for full time employees.

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