Sample Technician

• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Type: Contract To Hire
• Job #35183

Sample Receiving Technician

$18/hour – 9am – 6pm or 10am – 7pm Tuesday to Saturday

Responsibilities

The Sample Technician is responsible for sample entry, assignment of test codes, expedient release of sample to operations for analysis and laboratory shipping

• Receive and log in sample in preparation for analysis
• Review sample and any attached documentation to assign an identification number and enter information into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Prepare documentation as necessary
• Contact client, when necessary, to obtain and clarify missing or unclear information to ensure that identification of client code, test code, and sample contents are accurate
• Store samples in appropriate manner until analysis is completed and appropriately dispose of extra samples
• Ensure sample integrity is maintained
• Prepare packages for pick up by shipping vendors
• Follow appropriate procedures to send packages and maintain all related documentation
• Prepare sample to be shipped to other testing facilities when necessary
• Complete appropriate documentation and file accordingly
• May assist client service personnel with the development of customized client reports
• Activities include collection of data, analysis of data, and development of report
• May assist laboratory personnel with the preparation and analysis of samples
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
• This position has the responsibilities and authority to identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system
• Perform other related duties as needed
• Communication: The incumbent has regular contact with the client to verify information or obtain missing information so that analysis procedure can begin
• Regular contact with operations and client service personnel is necessary to locate client sample
• General office skills are useful to complete faxing, filing, and other related duties for the department

Required Skills:

• The Sample Technician performs routine tasks in sample receiving and addresses problems according to established procedures

• Routinely makes decisions on the accuracy and adequacy of sample information and documentation to determine if sample can be processed accurately and turned over to operations for testing
• If sample information is questionable, the technician seeks information from the supervisor or the client
• Unique or unusual difficulties generally require the input of the supervisor to determine a solution
• Receives regular supervision
• Responsible for accurately coding the client sample according to the desired test and inputting the necessary information into the LIMS
• Works toward specific goals and objectives established by the supervisor

Work Environment:

• Laboratory setting with proper temperature and lighting control
• Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory
• Must lift sample packages ranging from 10-50 pounds to complete job tasks

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• This position requires a basic knowledge of computer operation skills to manipulate keyboard while entering incoming sample information into the LIMS
• A basic knowledge of microbiology and chemistry is helpful to effectively assign proper sample and test codes
• A broad knowledge of personal computer software and data entering skills is necessary to input data into the LIMS and generate special reports
• Organizational skills are required to keep track of all sample and documentation
• Physical dexterity is necessary to effectively manipulate a keyboard