Sample Receiving Tech - Utah Staffing : Job Details

As a trusted partner, our public health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment, and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast-growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

We are looking for a Sample Receiving Tech in Salt Lake City. Your mission will be to:

• 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 samples 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 reports.
• 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.

Your profile:

• Associates degree and 1+ year relevant work experience or equivalent work experience, or a Bachelor's degree.
• This position requires a basic knowledge of computer operation skills to manipulate the 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 samples and documentation.
• Time management skills are useful to ensure that the sample is quickly prepared for testing.
• Written and oral communication skills are essential to obtain or clarify test instructions with clients.
• General office skills are useful to complete faxing, filing, and other related duties for the department.
• The incumbent performs routine tasks in sample receiving and addresses problems according to established procedures.
• The incumbent must review sample documentation to determine adequacy and appropriateness of information provided.
• Information is frequently missing or unclear.
• Problems can be addressed with the help of the supervisor, client contact, previous testing practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• The incumbent routinely makes decisions on the accuracy and adequacy of...

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