Lab Sample Receiving Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Lab Receiving Associate for our client's Sample Custody Department in Norwood, MA. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; Pay Rate: $20/hr, based on experience.

Responsibilities include receiving and unloading samples, logging in LIMS, labeling and routing, maintaining safety and cleanliness, inventory stocking, and ensuring proper disposal of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in a medical, clinical, or environmental lab is a plus.
• Proficient with LIMS software.
• Good math skills and teamwork abilities.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to operate warehouse equipment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming samples or consignments.
• Verify documents and resolve discrepancies.
• Log samples in Lab Management System and assign lot numbers.
• Label, deliver samples to appropriate departments daily.
• Dispose of spent samples and hazardous materials per SOP.
• Monitor freezer/cooler temperatures daily per SOP.
• Keep the department clean and organized for safe operations.
• Stock and supply inventory; assist with inventory.
• Conduct client communications professionally.
• Perform splits/composites as needed; prepare bottle kits.
• Ship empty coolers back to clients and Eurofins labs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

We are searching for a Lab Receiving Associate for our client's Sample Custody Department in Norwood, MA.

Schedule: (M-F) 8am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $20/hr (+based on experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receiving and unloading incoming samples or consignments
• Verifying that documents are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
• Logging samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposes.
• Labeling samples so they may be identified by the lot number, and assigning and delivering samples to appropriate departments for analysis daily.
• Disposing of spent samples, waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitoring freezer and cooler temperatures daily to confirm that the readings are within SOP guidelines.
• Cleaning and organizing the department daily to promote a clean, safe work environment and smoother flow of daily operations.
• Maintaining and promoting safety and conducting all operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
• Stocking and suppling inventory daily and assisting with inventory of supplies to maintain proper quantity of materials to perform tasks appropriately.
• Performing splits and composites as needed upon request.
• Prepare bottle kits.
• Shipping empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins labs.
• Conducting all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Other job duties as determined by local management.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Prior experience in a medical, clinical, or environmental laboratory setting is a strong plus.
• Exhibits ability to use LIMS(Laboratory Information Management Systems) software competently.
• Possesses basic math skills.
• Works well with a team.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Handles issues calmly and politely.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Demonstrates solid problem-solving skills.
• Is capable of operating warehouse equipment.
• Demonstrates awareness of safety procedures