Sample Librarian

Neogen; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Benefits package

401K/PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Neogen in Lincoln, NE seeks a Sample Librarian to manage inventories across processing labs, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with SOPs.

You will create and track sample movements, archive materials, perform routine checks, and support ISO procedures while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory sample management or inventory preferred.
• Familiarity with LIMS or basic inventory systems.
• Strong documentation and SOP compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, allocate, and process sample order requests across processing labs.
• Archive and document customer samples for traceability.
• Perform routine inventory checks and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain plate inventories and ensure organized storage.
• Follow SOPs and ISO-compliant procedures.
• Communicate progress on assigned projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Inventory databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sample Librarian supports laboratory operations by maintaining accurate, organized, and compliant inventories of samples throughout their lifecycle. This role is responsible for tracking sample movement, ensuring proper documentation, archiving materials, and supporting consistent workflow execution across processing labs. The Sample Librarian plays a key role in preserving data integrity and sample traceability while upholding established SOPs, quality standards, and operational timelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create, allocate, and process sample order requests across all processing laboratories, ensuring timely and accurate movement of materials. Ensure customer samples and specimens are properly archived, labeled, and documented within the company’s database for complete traceability. Perform routine inventory checks for all orders under their control, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. Verify and maintain accuracy during the transfer of sample inventories into permanent storage locations. Maintain plate inventories within processing labs, ensuring availability, organization, and proper tracking. Support laboratory upkeep by performing preventive maintenance tasks and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Follow established SOPs meticulously and support ISO-compliant procedures through accurate documentation and consistent workflow execution. Meet individual and department productivity, accuracy, and quality targets. Troubleshoot sample-related issues, database discrepancies, and workflow interruptions to maintain smooth operations. Manage assigned projects by performing relevant tasks, maintaining documentation, and communicating progress as required. Other duties as assigned by the manager.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working in a laboratory, sample management, or inventory-focused environment. Familiarity with sample tracking databases, LIMS, or basic inventory management systems. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation. Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, and spreadsheets. Ability to follow written procedures and maintain compliance with SOPs. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional lab teams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to odors or airborne particles and is occasionally exposed to toxic, pathogenic, or caustic agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive training on Neogen products, internal processes, and systems.


• A standard benefits package with medical, dental, vision coverage on your first day!


• 401K/PTO


• The opportunity to join a company where employees are committed to the work they do and the customers they serve.

WHO IS NEOGEN

Neogen is home to the largest genomic operation in the world! Our worldwide genomics operations deliver innovative, affordable DNA testing for the discovery and commercial application of genomic advances that enhance the safety and abundance of life. Our genomics tools are used by farmers and ranchers, and veterinary practitioners, to provide the best animal care possible, as well as enhance breeding programs.

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust - the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived - and will continue to thrive - because our employees thrive here.