Lab Sample Coordinator
About The Position
This position is first shift, Monday through Friday in an warehouse environment. The Lab Sample Coordinator works in the lab’s login area, supporting either the Soil or Feed/Forage product lines. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Sort incoming samples from the dock to the appropriate product line. Register new samples in the LIMS. Apply laboratory number labels and route samples to the next step based on product type. Contact customers to resolve discrepancies or questions on submitted paperwork. Communicate customer reporting preferences to the Customer Service Associate so updates can be made in the LIMS. Create and maintain customer contacts in the LIMS. The Lab Sample Coordinator also participates in projects related to Quality Assurance, sample kit send-out and management, and NutriSolutions app usage. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the LIMS. Understands the data flow within the system, provides training as needed, and communicates effectively with internal and external staff regarding LIMS processes. Sets goals that support company initiatives and creates and implements an individual development plan to build skills and knowledge. Login staff will perform or assist with shipping and receiving samples from various sources. This may require the use of a motorized forklift. Login staff may also be required to support sample prep and lab operations, including (but not limited to) NIR, sub-sampling, drying, and grinding samples.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working a lab
Nice To Haves
- Experience in production environments
- Experience with laboratory processes
- Basic understanding of laboratory and sample-handling safety
Responsibilities
- Sort incoming samples from the dock to the appropriate product line.
- Register new samples in the LIMS.
- Apply laboratory number labels and route samples to the next step based on product type.
- Contact customers to resolve discrepancies or questions on submitted paperwork.
- Communicate customer reporting preferences to the Customer Service Associate so updates can be made in the LIMS.
- Create and maintain customer contacts in the LIMS.
- Participate in projects related to Quality Assurance, sample kit send-out and management, and NutriSolutions app usage.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the LIMS.
- Understand the data flow within the system, provides training as needed, and communicates effectively with internal and external staff regarding LIMS processes.
- Set goals that support company initiatives and creates and implements an individual development plan to build skills and knowledge.
- Perform or assist with shipping and receiving samples from various sources.
- Support sample prep and lab operations, including (but not limited to) NIR, sub-sampling, drying, and grinding samples.
Benefits
- A broad portfolio of benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
