Lead Sample Receiving Technician & Lab Training

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Columbus, OH seeks a Sample Receiving Technician to oversee lab workflow for incoming samples and support processing. You will train new technicians, answer technical questions, and ensure accurate logging in the LIMS system while maintaining safety and data integrity.

The role emphasizes hands-on receiving duties, coordination with the team, and timely communication with internal and external clients. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory with safety knowledge.
• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Receiving departments preferred.
• Proven data entry and clerical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication; client service helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Sample Receiving area and ensure smooth lab workflow transition.
• Train new Sample Receiving Technicians and answer technical questions.
• Proficiency across all Receiving dept tasks and document procedures.
• Assist in training on sample processing, login, and shipping procedures.
• Log in samples in the LIMS system and support re-testing or corrections as needed.
• Communicate sample issues with internal/external clients by phone.
• Schedule lab assignments when leadership is unavailable.
• Ensure all samples are accounted for at day end and investigate issues.
• Support tracking errors and follow up on on-hold projects; CCNC tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Client service

Laboratory safety

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Columbus, OH seeks a Sample Receiving Technician to oversee lab workflow for incoming samples and support processing. You will train new technicians, answer technical questions, and ensure accurate logging in the LIMS system while maintaining safety and data integrity.

The role emphasizes hands-on receiving duties, coordination with the team, and timely communication with internal and external clients. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.