Sample Receiving, Shipping Technician
Core
Tracks receipt, storage, use, expiration, and disposal of test materials and samples in a laboratory setting.
Role type
Sample Receiving, Shipping Technician
Builds
Maintains inventory of quarantined matrices, genetically altered crops, and regulated materials for analytical testing.
Domain
Life sciences / Agroscience / Contract Research Organization
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Material handling, inventory tracking, calibration of balances, homogenization of matrices, culturing tasks, equipment maintenance, handling regulated/biohazardous materials, documentation management
Preferred skills
Lab environment familiarity, farm/gardening background
Technologies
Software applications for tracking, hammermill, Robot Coupes, miter saw, Straub Grinding Mill, dilution equipment
Responsibilities
Receive, ID, log, and store materials; move/transfer materials between departments; return, dispose, or archive materials; notify supervisor of sample issues; maintain accurate documentation; perform routine calibration; assist with unloading trucks; perform homogenization, residue analysis, or culturing tasks as assigned; handle regulated and toxic materials according to SOPs.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC