Laboratory Assistant

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC • New Hope, MN

15d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

EMSL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in New Hope, Minnesota. This support position assists the laboratory manager and analysts with sample preparation and related administrative and laboratory activities. The role oversees the preparation, shipping, receiving, distribution, and logging of samples, and helps ensure client reports are complete and delivered on time. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and pays $18.00 per hour. Candidates who live within commuting distance of New Hope, Minnesota, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with clientele.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for various lengths of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with minimal assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Some laboratory experience in an academic or commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody information into the LIMS system.
• Review incoming sample paperwork for completeness and correctness.
• Perform sample quality control to ensure sample integrity.
• Transfer samples to appropriate custody locations based on priority.
• Coordinate and perform sample-related shipping, receiving, processing, and administrative activities.
• Generate reports and invoices, and enter data produced by analysts into the computer system for final client-ready reports.
• Ensure final reports are prepared and results are communicated to clients in a timely manner.
• Assist with client questions by phone, email, and in person.
• Act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff.
• Prepare environmental samples before analysis.
• Support sample preservation, preparation, and disposal activities.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED