Laboratory Support Technician

The GEL Group, Inc. • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GEL Laboratories, LLC, an affiliate of The GEL Group, Inc., is hiring a Support Technician for its Charleston, South Carolina office. The position receives client samples and inspects containers, temperatures, preservatives, and other requirements. It supports environmental compliance programs involving water, soil, and hazardous-waste samples by following procedures for proper sample receipt. This entry-level role requires attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a warehouse atmosphere, and the ability to work within a team. The successful candidate communicates effectively, understands general laboratory protocols and procedures, and can adjust work hours—including coming in early, staying late, or working weekends—according to sample shipments.

The job is performed in a busy production laboratory and involves safely handling and storing RAD Safety-controlled materials and samples. Safety equipment is provided and its use is mandatory. The position may follow a Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Six months of shipping and receiving or related experience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions for proper sample receipt.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a warehouse atmosphere and within a team structure.
• Effective communication skills and a general understanding of laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Flexibility to come in early, stay late, and work weekends based on sample shipments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree with science or laboratory coursework.

Responsibilities

• Receive client samples and inspect containers, temperatures, preservatives, and other requirements.
• Complete sample receipt forms according to method requirements and document deviations.
• Communicate issues to Project Managers as they arise.
• Label sample containers and place them in appropriate storage locations.
• Fill sample bottle requests from clients.
• Assist with subcontracting samples to other laboratories.
• Support sample archiving and staging.
• Demonstrate and support GEL core values.
• Conduct tasks that support other laboratory operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance plans, including accidental and critical illness plans.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Competitive compensation.
• Safety equipment is provided.

What This Job Offers

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