Laboratory Assistant

Open Systems Inc.; Greensboro (NC); In loco; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Open Systems Inc. in Greensboro, NC, USA is seeking a detail-oriented candidate for a unique chemical warehouse and laboratory role on a 6-month assignment. Workweek is 40 hours, typically 7am–5pm, with potential seasonal overtime February–June.

Responsibilities include sample fulfillment, preparation, packaging, and data entry, as well as assisting with inventories and customer inquiries. Safety and compliance are essential, with respirator clearance required as applicable.

Competenze

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements.
• Ability to interpret numerical instructions and perform unit conversions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Safety-conscious and able to meet sampling requirements.
• Able to stand/walk in warehouse/lab for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy loads with equipment.
• Forklift experience/certification preferred.
• Familiarity with IATA/DOT shipping regulations or Lean concepts a plus.

Mansioni

• Chemical sample fulfillment, including mixing and decanting using labware.
• Fill samples from drums and IBCs.
• Mix and decant chemicals with drum mixers, pumps, and lab equipment.
• Package sample shipments using boxes, heat sealers, and tape machines.
• Use inventory software to process shipments and manage data.
• Assist with warehouse inventories and organization projects.
• Handle administrative tasks for sample requests (printing, labeling).
• Compile data and update spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist with customer inquiries and historical data research.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Clear communication

Safety conscious

Respirator clearance

Stand/walk long hours

Lift 50 lbs

Material handling

MS Office

Forklift cert

IATA/DOT knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Formazione

High School diploma

Associate's degree or higher

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Duties: This is a unique position which involves chemical warehouse and laboratory responsibilities.

This is a tentatively scheduled 6 month position.

The Sample Distribution Team operates on a 40-hour workweek during normal weekday business hours (7am – 5pm). Seasonal overtime (including weekend work) may be required between ~February-June due to business demand.

Duties of this role include:

• - Chemical sample fulfillment, including the retrieval, mixing, and decanting of chemicals using material handling equipment and labware.
• - Sample filling from source containers including drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers.
• - Mixing and decanting chemicals with air-powered drum mixers, pumps, drum cradles, lab reciprocal shakers, and scoops.
• - Packaging sample shipments using box assembly, heat sealers, tape machines and similar equipment
• - Uses inventory management software to process sample shipments, adjust inventory, and maintain data
• - Assists with physical inventories of warehouse areas
• - Aids with warehouse/laboratory organization projects
• - Completes administrative tasks related to sample request fulfillment (printing documents, labeling samples)
• - Compiles data, updates spreadsheets and electronic databases
• - Assists with customer inquiries and historical record research tasks
• - Assists with data management projects
• - Organizes email communications to individuals and groups
• - Transcribes notes, scans and files documents

Skills:

• - Must have strong attention to detail and be capable of interpreting numerical instructions
• - Must understand Metric measurements and perform basic unit conversions
• - Must have strong written and verbal communication
• - Must be safety-conscious and capable of meeting sampling requirements in efficient manner
• - Must be capable of Respirator physical fitness clearance and wearing respirator for limited durations in handling of chemicals
• - Must be capable of standing/walking in warehouse/laboratory for extended durations during shift
• - Must be able to lift ≤ 50 pounds without assistance
• - Must be able to move/lift heavy loads with material handling equipment (pallet jacks, drum lifters, dollies, carts)
• - Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred
• - Fork-lift experience or certification preferred
• - Familiarity with IATA/DOT shipping regulations and/or Lean manufacturing concepts would be highly regarded

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Education:

• - High School diploma required. Associate's degree or higher preferred.