Sample Reception 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.

Job Description

Our Carson, CA laboratory is looking for an entry-level Sample Reception Technician to join their Sample Receiving team! The Sample Reception Technician's primary responsibilities are to greet clients, receive samples, prepare bottle kits or sample media for clients, deliver samples to the labs, dispose of expired samples, and work in shipping and receiving. The Sample Reception Technician is responsible for following all health and safety procedures and promoting a safe working environment throughout the department and the laboratory.

Job functions:

• Greets clients dropping of samples in a professional and courteous manner.

• Receives samples directly from clients or third-party couriers

• Unpacks sample coolers and containers and documents sample receipt, and organizes samples in an efficient and timely manner

• Verifies and records sample receipt condition/temperatures, as applicable

• Processes credit card transaction for COD/pre-paid submissions

• Creates jobs, enters bottle/sample media records, and generates bottle/sample labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody (COC)

• Scans COCs and any other supporting sample submission documents

• Applies sample labels to sample containers

• Transfers samples between sample reception, cold or ambient storage areas, and laboratory departments

• Ships samples, coolers, sample media and packages to clients and other SGS locations

• Prepares client bottle/sample media kits

• Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity

• Removes historical samples from completed jobs and assigns samples for disposal; disposes of expired samples

• Communicates sample information to Client Services team and lab operations to ensure timely issue resolution

• Adheres to lab and sample management SOPs to ensure that proper sampling handling procedures are followed

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external clients

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred)
• Associate degree in a science-related field (Preferred)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis (Required)

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 - $19.00 per hour (dependent on experience). This position is eligible for overtime pay.

In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:

• Participation in the Company's benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.

• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company's 401K Retirement Plan

• Paid vacation

• Four (4) floating holidays annually

• Seven (7) company observed holidays paid

• Sick time accrual

Additional Information

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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