Lab Sample Coordinator

Doble Engineering Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Doble Engineering Company in Houston, TX, seeks a Laboratory Sample Coordinator to manage incoming transformer oil samples, log them in the LIMS, and move them into the testing workflow. You will assemble sampling kits, track outbound shipments, and ensure accurate records while coordinating with the Laboratory Manager.

The role requires at least 1 year in a lab/shipping environment, strong organization, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a laboratory, warehouse or shipping role with admin duties.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter incoming oil sample orders into LIMS.
• Process purchase orders for testing and shipping materials.
• Organize and maintain sample shelves.
• Facilitate and expedite the flow of samples into the lab for processing.
• Create and affix sample identifications on containers.
• Clean used sampling syringes and reassemble for reuse.
• Assemble sampling kits and ship to customers upon request.
• Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.
• Support the Laboratory Manager and team with related duties.

Skills

LIMS

Data entry

Organizational

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Navision

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Laboratory Sample Coordinator is responsible for the starting point of the testing process. The Laboratory Sample Coordinates receives transformer oil samples for testing through common carrier and courier services, maintains an accurate log of all samples received at the laboratory and ensures that the samples are entered into the LIMS software and put into the testing workflow process. They also track out bound shipment from the lab. This position makes up testing kits and ships them to customers as requested.

The Laboratory Sample Coordinator reports to the Laboratory Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Enters incoming oil sample orders into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Processes purchase orders for sample testing and shipping materials.
• Organizes and maintains sample shelves.
• Facilitates and expedites the flow of samples into the lab for processing.
• Creates and affix sample identifications on sample containers.
• Cleans used sampling syringes and reassembles for future use.
• Assembles sampling kits.
• Distributes and shelves supplies.
• Adhere to all company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager or technical team.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

High school diploma

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory, warehouse, shipping department or similar work environment which is responsible for administrative support duties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills to accomplish time sensitive tasks in a timely and accurate manner in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Must thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced team environment.

• Work organization skills, which include prioritization, planning, maintaining accurate and well-organized records, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

• Proactive skills, which included being a self-starter, anticipation of needs, follow-up, and initiative.

• The ability to work through routine issues in a timely manner.

• Excellent English, written and oral, communications skills to internal and external customers.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite especially Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices of a laboratory.
• Knowledge of LIMS.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision
• Prior customer facing service role is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds. Must use assistance when lifting 50 or more pounds.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.

Hourly Pay Range Minimum $17.46 - Midpoint $21.83

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United Sates. Doble Engineering is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.