Laboratory Assistant 2

Open Systems Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Inc. in Greensboro, NC is seeking a detail-oriented warehouse/lab assistant for a 6-month position. The role involves chemical sample fulfillment, mixing, and packaging in a controlled laboratory and warehouse setting.

The job pays $23/hour on a W2 with no benefits, requires USC or Green Card status, and follows a 40-hour week with potential overtime seasonally (Feb–June). Duties include inventory updates, data entry, and support for safety and compliance in sample handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Must be a USC or Green Card.
• Experience with warehouse and lab safety practices is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic unit conversions and read metric measurements.

Responsibilities

• Chemical sample fulfillment including retrieval, mixing and decanting.
• Sample filling from drums and IBCs.
• Mixing and decanting chemicals with appropriate equipment.
• Packaging sample shipments using boxes and sealers.
• Use inventory management software to process shipments and update data.
• Assist with warehouse inventories and data organization.
• Support with administrative tasks related to sample requests and data entry.
• Organize email communications and transcribe notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical interpretation

Communication

Safety awareness

Laboratory/workplace stamina

Respirator clearance

Lift 50 lbs

MS Office

Forklift experience

IATA/DOT familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Inventory management software

Forklift equipment

MS Office

Job description

Location: 410 Swing Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409

Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)

Pay Rate: $23/hr on W2 without insurance

Must be a USC or Green Card

Description

This is a unique position that 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 and 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

Education

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