Laboratory Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Technician supports the accurate receipt, tracking, and documentation of client samples and laboratory supplies, ensuring all records conform with the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 17025 requirements, and that information is recorded clearly and traceably.

You will coordinate the timely handoff of samples to Operations for testing, verify shipments and retests, and produce Certificates of Analysis (COAs) or partial COAs as needed for clients.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology or microbiology.
• Proficiency with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality systems and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Receive client samples and accurately record and enter relevant information upon arrival.
• Coordinate the timely release of samples to Operations for testing.
• Maintain sample-handling and data-entry records, ensuring they are complete and traceable.
• Monitor client submissions and identify new sample matrices or testing profiles.
• Identify, document, and report deviations or irregularities in sample management.
• Prepare and provide Certificates of Analysis (COAs) or partial COAs to clients as required.
• Receive and verify supply shipments; document discrepancies in the Vendor Deviation Log.
• Track retained samples, including retrieval, logging, and documentation of retests.
• Verify the receipt and shipment of brokered samples and complete the required documentation.
• Support ongoing maintenance of the QMS in alignment with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and promote a positive, collaborative, and fair work environment.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Quality systems

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology or microbiology

Job description

The Laboratory Technician supports the accurate receipt, tracking, and documentation of client samples and laboratory supplies. This role coordinates sample handoff to Operations, maintains records in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 17025 requirements, and helps ensure timely, reliable service for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive client samples and accurately record and enter relevant information upon arrival.
• Coordinate the timely release of samples to Operations for testing.
• Maintain sample-handling and data-entry records, ensuring they are complete and traceable.
• Monitor client submissions and identify new sample matrices or testing profiles.
• Identify, document, and report deviations or irregularities in sample management.
• Prepare and provide Certificates of Analysis (COAs) or partial COAs to clients as required.
• Receive and verify supply shipments; document discrepancies in the Vendor Deviation Log.
• Track retained samples, including retrieval, logging, and documentation of retests.
• Verify the receipt and shipment of brokered samples and complete the required documentation.
• Support ongoing maintenance of the QMS in alignment with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and promote a positive, collaborative, and fair work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology or microbiology
• Proficiency with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality systems and continuous improvement.