Lab Sample Management Specialist II

Aqua; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua is seeking a Laboratory Sample Management Specialist II to support the intake and tracking of drinking water and wastewater samples. This role ensures proper chain of custody, accurate logging in LIMS, and timely delivery to the lab staff in a fast-paced environment.

You will organize samples, prepare collection kits, manage inventory, and coordinate pick-ups with clients and subcontractors while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years in a laboratory, sample management, regulated quality control environment, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of chain of custody practices and sample documentation.
• Ability to work with laboratory staff, clients, couriers, and subcontract labs; proficient with MS Office and LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples from clients, couriers, and shipping agents.
• Verify Chain of Custody and log samples in LIMS.
• Organize, label and stage samples; manage inventory and supplies.
• Prepare sample collection kits and shipping labels; fulfill bottle ware orders.
• Schedule pick-ups for subcontracted samples and coordinate transfers.
• Monitor compliance samples to meet regulatory requirements using LIMS and checklists.
• Communicate with internal/external clients and laboratory personnel to route samples correctly.
• Perform related laboratory sample management and project coordination duties.

Skills

Chain of Custody

Lab sample management

Microsoft Excel

LIMS software

Communication

Detail orientation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3+ years laboratory experience

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aqua is seeking a Laboratory Sample Management Specialist II to support the intake and tracking of drinking water and wastewater samples. This role ensures proper chain of custody, accurate logging in LIMS, and timely delivery to the lab staff in a fast-paced environment.

You will organize samples, prepare collection kits, manage inventory, and coordinate pick-ups with clients and subcontractors while adhering to regulatory requirements.