What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm?
Title - Sample Processing Technician/Lab Tech
Location - Hopkinton, MA, 01748
Duration - 12 months contract
Payrate - $25.99/hour on W2
Job Description -
Day to Day: First thing in the morning, review emails and media orders.
For a few hours, analyze gravimetric samples or prepare media.
When UPS and Fed/Ex drop off, they will open the boxes of samples and check the sample against the Chain of Custody.
They will correspond with customers and the labs Production Coordinator about any issues with the samples
They will spend several hours logging the samples into the labs LIMS system
They will prepare any media shipments that are outgoing and create a UPS label
Any chemicals received will be entered into the chemical inventory system. They are sealed, unopened bottles of solvents, metals, etc. There is no exposure or handling at all and they will receive training. This likely will only happen a few times a week/month
Key Responsibilities:
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to complete data entry of submitted samples. (~50%)
• Collect and package media listed on Media Order form independently and ship media orders to clients. (~30%)
• Perform gravimetric analysis of air samples prior to preparation of sample for contaminant specific analysis following the labs quality control procedures. (~10%)
• Assemble and prepare air sampling media for industrial hygienists and external clients. (~10%)
• Written and verbal interaction with clients will be necessary to support media requests and sample log-in.
Skills needed:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently are all strong attributes of a successful candidate.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Able to easily adopt new technology.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiarity with computers and able to learn various programs quickly.
• Knowledge of a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is preferred but not required.
They do not need any experience with lab equipment or media orders. They will be trained onsite on the media making, media and packing requirements and gravimetric analysis.
Salary : $26
