Laboratory Assistant

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible spending account

Job summary

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Hillside, IL to support the lab manager and analysts. Responsibilities include receiving, logging, and quality checking samples, plus shipping, reporting, and data entry. The role requires strong MS Office skills and good client communication.

The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday day shift and a salary of $18 per hour. EMSL offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the lab team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work in a busy laboratory environment.
• Experience with data entry and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Receive environmental samples and log them with Chain of Custody in LIMS.
• Review paperwork for completeness and accuracy of incoming samples.
• Perform quality control to maintain sample integrity.
• Coordinate and perform shipping/receiving and administration tasks.
• Generate reports and client-ready invoices from analysts’ data.
• Communicate with clients and laboratory staff to answer questions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS system

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hillside, IL 60162, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly. EMSL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Hillside, IL. This is a support position for the laboratory manager and the analysts. It will oversee preparing, shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody into LIMS system
• Review paperwork for all incoming samples to ensure completeness and correctness
• Quality control of samples to ensure sample integrity
• Transfer samples based on priority to appropriate custody locations
• Coordinate and perform sample-related activities, including shipping and receiving, processing and administration
• Generate reports, invoices, and enter data produced by analysts into the computer system for the production of the final, client ready report
• Ensure the final report is prepared and that the results are reported to the client in a timely manner
• Assist with internal and external client questions via phone, e-mail, and in person
• Act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff
• Prepare environmental samples prior to analysis
• Support all sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, and disposal
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Some laboratory experience either in academic or commercial setting is a plus
• Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clientele
• Ability to work in a high volume environment
• Ability to stand and sit for various lengths of time
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and ability to multi- task and prioritize with minimal assistance

Available Shift

Position is full-time Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Benefits

EMSL offers full time benefits: medical, dental, 401(k), voluntary benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and a flexible spending account. The pay range for this position is $18.00 per hour.

To find out more about EMSL Analytical, Inc. please visit our website at: www.emsl.com

EOE including Veterans and Disabled