Entry Level Lab Technician

WaveCrest Staffing Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveCrest Staffing Group is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician for a client in Albany, NY. The role involves organizing reference materials, handling samples, and coordinating shipments to other manufacturing sites.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a science-related background is preferred. Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate with other departments are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Science-related background preferred.
• Chemical hygiene experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable communicating with other departments and handling sample requests.

Responsibilities

• Organize, label, and maintain active and inactive reference standards.
• Handle samples and maintain accurate documentation of sample movement and shipments.
• Coordinate approximately 20 shipments per week to customers and sister sites.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate with laboratory and shipping departments.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and chemical hygiene requirements.
• Manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interdepartmental communication

Sample handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support reference standard and sample management activities. This role involves organizing reference materials, handling samples, maintaining documentation, and coordinating shipments to other manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Organize, label, and maintain active and inactive reference standards.
• Handle samples and maintain accurate documentation of sample movement and shipments.
• Coordinate approximately 20 shipments per week to customers and sister sites.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate with laboratory and shipping departments.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and chemical hygiene requirements.
• Manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Science-related background preferred.
• Chemical hygiene experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable communicating with other departments and handling sample requests.