Sample and Material Assistant

WuXi AppTec; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi AppTec in Cranbury, NJ, is seeking an entry-level logistic center technician to support kit and label production, sample receiving, and shipping operations. The role involves handling biological samples and supplies, documenting key steps, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

The position requires basic computer skills, strong organizational ability, and the capacity to work with minimal supervision after training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work without supervision after training.
• Ability to follow instructions to perform required procedures.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform kit production, label production, sample receiving, login, shipping in support of logistic center services.
• Handle biological samples and kit supplies: shipping, receiving, storage, material handling, transfer and tracking.

Skills

Independent work

Follow instructions

Organized

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The jobholder would conduct kit production, label production, sample receiving, login, shipping in support of logistic center services.

• Perform biological samples and kit supplies activities, including shipping, receiving, storage, material handling, transfer, and tracking of samples and supplies.
• Putting labels on supplies to make supply kits according to lab manual requirement
• Label all biological samples/specimens with proper identification and organize logically according to appropriate procedures
• Transfer samples, kit and other applicable supplies to appropriate locations and/or storages, and make documentation of each key steps
• Delivers accurate results on assigned tasks within or ahead of the expected timeframe.
• Receive specific instructions on assigned task
• Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.
• Follow company's policies including safety policies, practices and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• High School Diploma

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform without supervision after training
• Ability to follow instructions to perform required procedures
• Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals, biohazards / chemicals
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to Lift/push/pull 15 lbs. routinely
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.