Laboratory Assistant

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible spending account

Job summary

EMSL Analytical Inc. in New Hope, MN is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory manager and analysts. The role involves preparing, shipping, receiving, and logging in samples as part of a high-volume lab environment.

You will assist with data entry, client inquiries, and coordination of sample-related activities, contributing to accurate, timely reporting. A high school diploma and US work authorization are required; some lab experience is a plus. Full-time benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• US work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Some laboratory experience is a plus.
• Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples and enter Chain of Custody into LIMS.
• Review incoming paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform quality control to ensure sample integrity.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving and logging of samples.
• Generate client-ready reports and invoices from analyst data.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: New Hope, MN 55427, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly, EMSL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in New Hope, MN. This is 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 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EMSL offers full time benefits

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• voluntary benefits
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• a flexible spending account

Information

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

EOE including Veterans and Disabled