Sample Receiving & Data Entry Technician

Mérieux NutriSciences; Markham; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-matched pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Merieux NutriSciences in Markham, ON is seeking a Sample Receiving Technician for our laboratory team. You will log incoming samples, assign test codes in LIMS, and release items to operations for analysis, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.

Responsibilities include communicating with clients to clarify information, preparing shipments, supporting report development, and maintaining sample integrity while adhering to quality procedures in a hands-on lab setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 1+ year relevant work experience or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree also acceptable.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation and data entry into LIMS; familiarity with microbiology and chemistry helpful.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills to obtain/clarify test instructions with clients.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log in samples; assign identification numbers and enter data into LIMS.
• Contact clients to clarify missing information and ensure accurate test codes and contents.
• Store samples properly and maintain sample integrity; prepare packages for shipping.

Skills

LIMS data entry

Basic microbiology

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merieux NutriSciences in Markham, ON is seeking a Sample Receiving Technician for our laboratory team. You will log incoming samples, assign test codes in LIMS, and release items to operations for analysis, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.

Responsibilities include communicating with clients to clarify information, preparing shipments, supporting report development, and maintaining sample integrity while adhering to quality procedures in a hands-on lab setting.