Entry-Level Lab Technician: Sample Receiving

McKinney Specialty Labs; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McKinney Specialty Labs in Richmond, VA is seeking a Technician I (Sample Receiving) to ensure proper documentation and storage of client samples. You will be the first contact between samples and the lab, escalating discrepancies to the Laboratory Project Manager to keep results accurate and on time.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related field, relevant lab safety knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Formación

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience in laboratory safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, process and store samples.
• Review and reconcile sample receipt and chain-of-custody.
• Communicate sample status to Business Development for samples received or expected to be received.
• Assist with sample archiving and disposal.
• Maintain sample disposal records.
• Maintain sample storage archive area and records.
• Assist in updating SOPs related to sample handling.
• Prepare sampling supplies for shipment to clients.
• Coordinate and prepare outgoing shipments, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, documentation, and timely delivery.
• Participate in internal projects designed to improve efficiency of sample storage or processing.
• Comply with McKinney Specialty Lab’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies.
• Comply with McKinney Specialty Lab’s Exposure Control Plan.
• Keep workstation clean & organized.
• Some weekend work may be required.
• Lifting heavy coolers of samples, or other heavy packages may be required.
• Other tasks as requested.

Conocimientos

Laboratory experience

Sample receiving experience

Chemical safety

Independent work

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field

Descripción del empleo

McKinney Specialty Labs in Richmond, VA is seeking a Technician I (Sample Receiving) to ensure proper documentation and storage of client samples. You will be the first contact between samples and the lab, escalating discrepancies to the Laboratory Project Manager to keep results accurate and on time.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related field, relevant lab safety knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.