Environmental Lab Sample Receiving Technician

Spllabs; Conroe, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SPL is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Receiving Technician to join our environmental lab team in Conroe, TX. You will handle intake, documentation, and organization of environmental samples to support compliance and decision-making, including logging into LIMS and coordinating storage and distribution.

In this on-site role, you will work with laboratory teams to ensure accurate records, proper labeling, and efficient sample flow, while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in a science-related field preferred.
• Experience in data entry, clerical tasks, or laboratory support is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document samples from clients, couriers, shipping, laboratory, and/or field staff
• Check samples for proper condition, labeling, preservation, and documentation
• Review chain-of-custody paperwork and identify missing or incorrect information
• Enter sample details, testing requests, and other information into LIMS
• Label, organize, and route samples to the correct laboratory departments
• Keep track of where samples are, where they need to go, and when they need to get there
• Maintain organized sample storage areas and handle sample retrieval and disposal
• Prepare sample kits, containers, and supplies for field teams and clients
• Prepare and coordinate outbound sample shipments
• Help manage inventory and keep laboratory supplies stocked and ready
• Work closely with laboratory teams to help keep sample flow moving efficiently
• Maintain accurate records and follow laboratory quality, safety, and compliance procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Administrative support

Lab support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

SPL is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Receiving Technician to join our environmental lab team in Conroe, TX. You will handle intake, documentation, and organization of environmental samples to support compliance and decision-making, including logging into LIMS and coordinating storage and distribution.

In this on-site role, you will work with laboratory teams to ensure accurate records, proper labeling, and efficient sample flow, while adhering to safety and quality procedures.