Lab Sample Technician – Regulatory Compliance & Cold Chain

VIVA USA Inc; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a laboratory technician in Gretna, LA to remove presumptive positives and aliquot samples for confirmation in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines and other regulatory bodies.

The role involves handling positive samples, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, and ensuring a clean, secure work environment in a climate-controlled lab setting. This contract position may convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Understanding of SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT and related regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and related lab software.

Responsibilities

• Remove presumptive positives, aliquot for confirmation, arrange aliquots in order.
• Store positive samples in refrigerator/freezer areas.
• Remove positives samples from freezer for re-aliquot.
• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis.
• Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms.
• Destroy specimens; as needed.
• Clean and maintain work area daily.
• Adhere to security procedures for donor confidentiality.
• Must comply with company policy.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Lab techniques

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

LIS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS software

Job description

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a laboratory technician in Gretna, LA to remove presumptive positives and aliquot samples for confirmation in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines and other regulatory bodies.

The role involves handling positive samples, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, and ensuring a clean, secure work environment in a climate-controlled lab setting. This contract position may convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.