Sample Management Technician
SGS
Reno, NVFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Sample Management Technician position is an entry-level role within the Sample Management Team at SGS's Reno, NV laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
- Receives and unpacks sample coolers and containers, documenting receipt efficiently and timely.
- Verifies and records sample receipt temperature.
- Performs preservation checks on aqueous samples with various containers.
- Creates jobs, enters bottle records, and generates bottle labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody (COC).
- Applies sample labels to sample containers.
- Transfers samples between sample reception, cold or ambient storage areas, and laboratory departments.
- Prepares client bottle kits.
- Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity.
- Removes historical samples for completed jobs and assigns samples for disposal; disposes of expired samples.
- Communicates sample information to Client Services team and lab operations to ensure timeliness.
- Adheres to lab and sample management SOPs to ensure proper sample handling procedures are followed.
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.
- Answers phone calls and greets clients upon arrival.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- LIMS
- Chain of Custody (COC)
- SOPs
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
- Advanced English language skills (Required).
- Strong customer service skills (Required).
- Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis (Required).
- Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred).
- Associate degree in a science-related field (Preferred).