Sample Prep Specialist — Onsite Lab Role (Pet Food QC)

Randstad USA; Tennessee; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Prep Specialist for a 6+ month, 100% onsite contract in Thompson’s Station, TN. You will prepare samples, maintain equipment, manage inventory, and ensure GLP and safety standards are followed.

You will work with a small team (10-person) to support quality and food safety testing for pet nutrition brands, requiring basic MS Office skills and physical readiness to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0+ years experience; entry-level welcomed with on-the-job training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate across shifts.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and standing for extended periods in a lab setting.
• Willing to work with materials derived from plants and animals in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for quality and food safety testing by receiving, cataloging, storing, and handling raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain laboratory equipment cleanliness and sanitation; follow GLP and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate timely reorders to prevent testing delays.
• Document daily activities and record sample intake using Microsoft Office tools.
• Communicate with analysts and technicians to prioritize testing support needs.

Skills

Sample handling

Communication

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Prep Specialist for a 6+ month, 100% onsite contract in Thompson’s Station, TN. You will prepare samples, maintain equipment, manage inventory, and ensure GLP and safety standards are followed.

You will work with a small team (10-person) to support quality and food safety testing for pet nutrition brands, requiring basic MS Office skills and physical readiness to lift up to 40 lbs.