Sample Management Technician
SGS
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About the opportunity
SGS is seeking an entry-level Sample Management Technician to join the team at the Reno, NV laboratory.
In this role, you will handle sample reception, prepare bottle kits for clients, manage shipping and receiving, dispose of expired samples, answer phones, and greet arriving clients.
Key responsibilities
- Receives and unpacks sample coolers and containers, documenting receipt efficiently and verifying temperatures
- Performs preservation checks on aqueous samples and creates jobs, enters bottle records, and generates labels using LIMS based on chain of custody
- Applies sample labels and transfers samples between reception, storage areas, and lab departments
- Prepares client bottle kits and maintains accurate documentation
- Manages sample disposal, removing historical samples and disposing of expired items
- Communicates sample information to Client Services and lab operations to ensure timely processing
- Adheres to laboratory and sample management SOPs for proper sample handling
- Provides exceptional customer service, answers phone calls, and greets clients upon arrival
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Advanced English language skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis
Nice to have
- Experience in an environmental laboratory
- Associate degree in a science-related field
Additional information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
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