Sample Receiving Technician I

BSK Associates; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

401k plans

Paid holidays, sick and vacation time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Fresno is looking for a dedicated Sample Receiving Technician I to join their analytical laboratory team. This entry-level position involves receiving samples, interpreting documentation, and entering data into the LIMS program. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and have some familiarity with chemistry or related sciences. The firm offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical insurance, paid holidays, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a High School Diploma.
• Two years of college chemistry or related science is preferred.
• Proficiency in PC skills and MS Office applications is a must.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client chain of custody forms and enter data into LIMS database.
• Receive samples from clients and complete documentation.
• Organize paperwork and manage storage of samples.

Skills

PC skills

Understanding of chemistry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Two years of college chemistry or related science

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Sample Receiving Technician!

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 55 years of excellence, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Sample Receiving Technician I for a position within the Fresno Analytical Laboratory to join our team. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in our workplace, and it shows!

What makes BSK unique?

• Welcoming and Supportive Culture: Step into a friendly, inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued, equipped with the tools you need, and free to be yourself.
• Empowering Management: Our leadership trusts you to excel in your role, is approachable, and prioritizes safety and work-life balance—values we live by, not just talk about.
• Core Values: We are guided by values of quality service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, accountability, and proactivity which you’ll see reflected in our day-to-day work.

Full-Time employees receive our comprehensive compensation package which includes 100% employer paid medical insurance with by-up options for your dependents, plus Dental and Vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, ESOP and 401k plans. 8 paid holidays, paid sick and paid vacation time earned on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $16.50-$20.00 per hour, offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

Role and Responsibilities

The Sample Receiving Technician I is responsible for the interpretation of client chain of custody forms, and entry into the LIMS database, using the login functions.

• Follows all established standard operating procedures for the implementation of sample receiving functions.
• Receives samples from shipments and walk-in clients, and completes chain of custody documentation.
• Provides a point of contact information source for clients regarding sampling, bottle orders, and the sample receiving process.
• Enters all chain of custody information into the laboratory LIMS program including bottle and sample information, client information and requests, and selects profiles and tests.
• Completes bottle integrity forms, rush request forms, and prints confirmation reports.
• Organizes and completes paperwork packages, by submission, for review and filing in the in-process submission filing system.
• Scans all containers into the correct storage locations and places said containers in the areas established in the standard operating procedure for sample handling.

Other duties as assigned by department manager such as answering phone calls, assisting client walk-ins and preserving samples.

Education and Experience

• Entry-level with no experience or formal training, HS Diploma
• Two (2) years college chemistry or related science and/or equivalent experience a plus
• PC skills required, preferably MS Office applications

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.