Laboratory Assistant (Sample Receiving)

Overview

Element Concord has an opening for a Laboratory Assistant (Sample Receiving) to support laboratory operations through the receipt, documentation, tracking, storage, and distribution of client samples in accordance with established procedures and quality system requirements. This role is responsible for maintaining sample integrity and chain of custody, accurately entering sample information into laboratory information management systems (LIMS), coordinating sample logistics, and preparing samples for testing. The Laboratory Assistant also supports inventory control, sample retention and disposal activities, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, quality, and data integrity standards. Working closely with laboratory personnel and clients, this position contributes to efficient laboratory workflows by providing timely, accurate, and organized sample management support.

$28hr-$30hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Complies with cGMP ISO 17025:2017 and company policies as required
• Receive, inspect, and accession incoming samples.
• Accurately enter sample information into laboratory databases and LIMS.
• Maintain sample traceability and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Organize, store, and retrieve samples under appropriate conditions.
• Distribute samples to laboratory departments for testing.
• Prepare samples and documentation for shipment or subcontracted testing.
• Manage sample inventories, retention, and disposal activities.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with clients and laboratory personnel regarding sample status and discrepancies.
• Ensure sample receiving and storage areas remain organized and compliant with safety standards.
• Assist with general laboratory and administrative tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma, Bachelors degree in a science field preferred. The position level will depend on the years of experience but requires 0-1 year of industry experience.
• Excellent organizational skills along with strong attention to detail. Ability to follow instructions and work as a team member. Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to complete projects. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work legally in the US.
• Ability to work in a desk setting.

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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