Laboratory Sample Administrator

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental, vision

Transit stipend

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is hiring a Laboratory Sample Administrator on a 12-month on-site contract in Florence, KY 41042. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Pay rate is $22/hr. Responsibilities include receiving, logging, labeling, and distributing samples, maintaining records, and coordinating shipments to testing facilities.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle physical samples up to 55 pounds. Benefits and full Kelly employment resources apply.

Qualifications

• Accurate receipt, processing, and logging of samples.
• Maintain chain of custody and disposition records.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and stand during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming samples and verify accompanying documentation.
• Log samples into the LIMS system or tracking database.
• Label, organize, and store samples per procedures.
• Coordinate shipment of samples to testing facilities.
• Maintain accurate sample location records and chain of custody.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Physical stamina

Tools

LIMS system

Job description

Kelly is hiring a Laboratory Sample Administrator for a 12-month contract role at Florence KY 41042 with our prestigious client.

Job Title:

Laboratory Sample Administrator

Primary Location:

Florence KY 41042

12-month contract - Onsite role

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Pay rate:

$22/hr.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming customer samples and verify accompanying documentation.
• Log samples into the laboratory LIMS system or tracking database.
• Label, organize, and store samples according to established procedures.
• Sort and distribute samples to appropriate testing laboratories or departments.
• Coordinate shipment of samples to internal and external testing facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of sample locations, chain of custody, and disposition.
• Monitor sample inventory and storage conditions as required.
• Prepare samples for testing according to laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Package and label samples for internal testing or external shipment.
• Perform routine handling, cutting, grinding, weighing, packaging, or conditioning of samples as required.
• Ensure samples are processed in accordance with quality and safety requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers regarding sample receipt, status, and shipment.
• Communicate with customers to clarify testing requests and sample requirements.
• Respond professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Escalate customer concerns or issues to appropriate laboratory personnel when necessary.
• Maintain sample documentation and records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Generate shipping documents, packing lists, and tracking information.
• Support laboratory workflow coordination.

Qualifications

The Sample Administrator is responsible for the accurate receipt, processing, tracking, preparation, and distribution of customer test samples within the laboratory. This position serves as a key point of contact for customers regarding sample status and testing requirements while ensuring samples are properly handled and routed to the appropriate testing groups. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset.

• Ability to lift and move packages and samples up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a laboratory, warehouse, or shipping/receiving environment as needed.

Benefits

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

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