Sample Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Core
Track receipt, storage, use, expiration, disposal, and archiving of test materials and samples in a laboratory setting.
Role type
Operations Support Technician (Sample Logistics)
Builds
Laboratory sample inventory and compliance documentation
Domain
Life sciences / Laboratory operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material handling, inventory tracking, regulatory compliance (GMP/GLP), equipment calibration, sample homogenization, radioactive residue analysis, organism culturing, regulated material handling
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; check materials in/out; return/dispose/archive materials; notify supervisor of sample issues; maintain accurate documentation; calibrate balances; assist with unloading trucks; perform homogenization; perform radioactive residue analyses; perform culturing tasks; maintain dilution equipment; handle regulated/biohazard/toxic materials
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC