Lab Assistant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Labs in Horsham, PA is seeking a Regular Full-Time team member for batch assembly operations. The role involves preparing and delivering samples, maintaining chain-of-custody, and supporting lab processes in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and strong organizational, interpersonal, and detail-oriented capabilities, with willingness to work a Tuesday–Saturday shift and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chain of custody procedures and accurate sample handling.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills to support batch processes.
• Ability to read and apply company procedures with precision.
• Detail-oriented mindset with high accuracy in tasks.
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Customer service focus and teamwork.
• Clear penmanship for labeling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Batch compilation and sample delivery for testing.
• Collect and organize materials for preparation and calibration.
• Prepare tubes/vials and label them for processing.
• Transport batch delivery between departments and labs.
• Move specimens under chain-of-custody guidance from Processing to Lab.
• Restock lab supplies and monitor equipment alerts.
• Assist in meetings and projects; maintain reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chain of custody procedures

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Procedural reading

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Customer service

Adaptability

Penmanship

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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GCMS Regular Full-Time . Horsham, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1169

Department: Batch Assembly Team

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Shift – Tuesday through Saturday 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Location: Horsham, PA

Company Summary:

NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 tests to support clients in forensic, criminalistic, public health and clinical fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company’s positive impact on public health and public safety, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com.

Summary:

This position involves batch compilation, sample delivery, and retrieval, plus various support activities.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Batch compilation:
• Collect and organize samples for sample preparation using production management tools
• Collect and organize calibration/control/internal standard/blank materials for sample preparation
• Compile and label tubes/vials for sample preparation
• Transport batch delivery and pick-up from testing departments
• Retrieve & transport specimens under COC from Processing to Lab
• Re-stock laboratory supplies as needed
• Monitor equipment maintenance through TempTrak; clean and respond to alerts as needed
• Re-locate samples/QC materials in the event a unit goes down
• Participate in departmental meetings and projects
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of chain of custody procedures
• Exhibit professional and effective interpersonal skills
• Possess good organizational skills
• Ability to read and comprehend company procedures and apply them to work operations
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be flexible in scheduling and available for overtime as required
• Good customer service focus and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to change
• Clear, neat and legible penmanship

Physical Demands

• Ability to talk, hear, stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to manipulate instrument/equipment controls, computer keyboard, office equipment, objects, or tools
• Moving from one work location to another to sit and stand, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Vision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Lifting objects up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to travel as needed for court testimony and/or training.
• Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment.
• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust.
• Handling of biological material and blood-borne pathogens.
• Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals.

Offers of employment are made contingent upon nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.