Environmental Lab Assistant: Sample Logistics & Support

Emsl-Analytical,-Inc; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

EMSL Analytical, Inc. in New Hope, MN is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory manager and analysts. You will oversee preparing, shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples, and assist with internal and external client questions.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment. Training is provided; opportunity for growth within EMSL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some laboratory experience is a plus.
• Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody into LIMS system.
• Review paperwork for all incoming samples to ensure completeness and correctness.
• Quality control of samples to ensure sample integrity.
• Transfer samples based on priority to appropriate custody locations.
• Coordinate and perform sample-related activities, including shipping and receiving.
• Generate reports, invoices, and enter data produced by analysts into the computer system.
• Ensure the final report is prepared and that results are reported to the client in a timely manner.
• Assist with internal and external client questions via phone, e-mail, and in person.
• Prepare environmental samples prior to analysis.
• Support all sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, and disposal.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS system

Job description

EMSL Analytical, Inc. in New Hope, MN is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory manager and analysts. You will oversee preparing, shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples, and assist with internal and external client questions.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment. Training is provided; opportunity for growth within EMSL.