Laboratory Support & Sample Logistics Assistant

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; 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 Tampa, FL to support the laboratory manager and analysts. The role includes preparing, shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging samples, with duties spanning chain of custody, data entry, and client communications.

The position is full-time with a Tue-Sat 8:30–5:00 schedule; prior lab experience and strong MS Office skills are valued. Employees will assist with reports, instrumentation upkeep, and general lab operations.

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

Job description

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Tampa, FL to support the laboratory manager and analysts. The role includes preparing, shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging samples, with duties spanning chain of custody, data entry, and client communications.

The position is full-time with a Tue-Sat 8:30–5:00 schedule; prior lab experience and strong MS Office skills are valued. Employees will assist with reports, instrumentation upkeep, and general lab operations.