Sample Receiving Technician

　　Clinical

　　Allentown, PA, US

　　Pay Rate Low: 16.00 | Pay Rate High: 17.00

　　Added - 29/12/2023Apply for Job

　　Global food safety and quality partner with multiple laboratories across the country and worldwide is looking for a Sample Receiving Technician to join their team! Offers services to the food and nutrition industry in the way of testing, auditing, consulting, training, research, and other various services. Work in state-of-the-art laboratories at competitive compensation, across multiple shift and with generous overtime available.

　　Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

　　Pay: $17/hr

　　Location: Allentown, PA

　　Job Type: 6 month contract

　　Overview: This role is responsible for sample entry, assignment of test codes, expedient release of sample to operations for analysis and laboratory shipping.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Receive and log in sample in preparation for analysis. Review sample and any attached documentation to assign an identification number and enter information into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Prepare documentation as necessary.

　　Contact client, when necessary, to obtain and clarify missing or unclear information to ensure that identification of client code, test code, and sample contents are accurate.

　　Store samples in an appropriate manner until analysis is completed and appropriately dispose of extra samples. Ensure sample integrity is maintained.

　　Prepare packages for pick up by shipping vendors. Follow appropriate procedures to send packages and maintain all related documentation.

　　Prepare samples to be shipped to other testing facilities when necessary. Complete appropriate documentation and file accordingly.

　　May assist client service personnel with the development of customized client reports. Activities include collection of data, analysis of data, and development of reports.

　　May assist laboratory personnel with the preparation and analysis of samples.

　　Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.

　　This position has the responsibilities and authority to identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system.

　　Education/Experience:

　　Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s degree with 1+ year relevant work experience or equivalent work experience.

　　This position requires a basic knowledge of computer operation skills to manipulate keyboard while entering incoming sample information into the LIMS.

　　A basic knowledge of microbiology and chemistry is helpful to effectively assign proper samples and test codes.

　　A broad knowledge of personal computer software and data entering skills is necessary to input data into the LIMS and generate special reports.

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　　We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.