Sample Receiving Technician

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming samples against accompanying documentation.
• Log samples and relevant sample details into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assign and apply proper identification labels on samples and paperwork to maintain traceability.
• Communicate with clients or internal teams regarding sample discrepancies or missing information.
• Prepare and distribute samples to the appropriate laboratory departments.
• Communicate with the lab departments and management to properly prioritize samples.
• Maintain sample storage conditions (e.g., refrigeration) according to requirements.
• Ship samples for external analysis with completed sample analysis instructions.
• Drive company vehicle to pick up and drop off samples, as required.
  * Only after hired as an SGS employee.
• Prepare sampling kits and stock sample bottles.
• Assist with general laboratory housekeeping and inventory management.
• Follow strict safety, quality control, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School or equivalent Required
• No experience required, unless required by state law Required
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Intermediate English Required (Advanced Preferred)
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic Required (Intermediate Preferred)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities:
  Intermediate level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems Required
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers Required
• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe Required
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Required
• Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision Required
• Team player attitude, customer care focus Required

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
• Position requires occasional overtime.
• This position requires use of laboratory chemicals, including acids and bases.

• Stand
• Move or Traverse
• Sit
• Lift/carry/push or pull 20 pounds or less
• Constantly:
  • Use hands
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk/Hear
• Occasionally:
  • Climb a ladder
  • Stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Always:
  • Laboratory appropriate clothing and shoes.
  • Required use of provided personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling biological, chemical, or environmental samples or reagents.
  • Adhere to internal standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Pay Range: $19.50 - $22.00 per hour / 40 hours per week
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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