Laboratory Sample Receiving Associate

Salary: $20.00 Hourly Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you! We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sample Receiving Associate serves as a front-line contact to receive and process samples arriving to the laboratory and successfully providing processed samples to laboratory personnel for timely analysis. Through gaining a thorough understanding of our clients' needs and effectively coordinating internal efforts, they ensure Microbac is positioned to deliver timely and accurate test results. The position itself requires a high amount of client interaction, data entry and organization, the ability to relay technical knowledge to non-technical individuals, and the ability to effectively coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven work environment. Essential Functions Efficiently receive and process samples while triaging and prioritizing based on sample and analysis requirements. Effectively store and organize all incoming samples that have been processed. Maintain sample retention and storage. Maintaining organization of samples to be disposed of. Prepare and provide sample supplies to customers. Coordinate communications and actions between internal departments/functions. Monitor the progress of projects and delegate work assignments, as necessary. Working accurately in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications Food and/or Environmental Testing Laboratory Experience is strongly desired. Client service or QA experience preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both laboratory staff and non-technical individuals. Exceptional ability to work with others to troubleshoot and solve problems and delegate tasks when necessary. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and lead projects. Ability to demonstrate an observable commitment to service excellence and brand standards. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job may require travel less than 20%. Other This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Employment is at-will. Microbac promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Microbac Laboratories, Inc.