What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Shipping & Receiving Technician position at Axelon Services Corporation?
Job Title : Lab Shipping & Receiving Technician
Location: Hopkinton, MA (Onsite)
Duration: Long-term Contract (Contract-to-Hire possible)
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Shipping & Receiving Technician to support daily laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment. This role involves sample intake, media preparation, shipping/receiving, and data entry within a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). No prior lab experience is required—training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to accurately complete daily sample entry (30-50%)
- Receive and process media orders; collect, package, and ship media to clients per order requirements (20-30%)
- Wash and assemble air sampling media for clients and industrial hygienists
- Maintain media inventory including tare weights and barcode entry in LIMS
- Perform gravimetric analysis of air samples following quality control procedures
- Communicate with clients regarding media orders and sample inquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Support general lab operations as needed
Day-to-Day Activities:
- Review emails and process incoming media orders
- Prepare outgoing shipments and generate UPS labels
- Receive deliveries (UPS/FedEx), inspect and verify samples against Chain of Custody
- Communicate with clients and internal teams regarding discrepancies
- Log samples into LIMS system
- Prepare media, enter barcode data, and perform gravimetric analysis
- Receive consumables and chemical shipments; log into inventory system (no handling/exposure; training provided)
Required Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling media
Salary : $26 - $27