Login Lab Assistant
About The Position
Metiri is a trusted analytical lab delivering environmental testing, and we're looking for a Login Lab Assistant to join our team! The Login Lab Assistant is the first quality checkpoint for client samples arriving at our laboratory. You’ll receive coolers and kits, verify chain-of-custody (COC), log samples into the LIMS, print labels, and route work to analytical departments—ensuring preservation, holding times, and custody requirements are met for environmental matrices (water, wastewater, soil, air). This full-time position is eligible for Metiri's comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 6+ months in a lab, warehouse/receiving, healthcare, or similar high-accuracy data entry role.
- Comfort with computers and data entry (LIMS or ERP), barcode scanners, label printers; basic MS Office/Google Suite.
- Strong attention to detail; clear written/verbal communication; customer-service mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in environmental testing/TIC sample receiving or client services
Responsibilities
- Unpack coolers; check custody seals, sample integrity, temperature on receipt (document cooler temp), and preservation status.
- Compare contents to COC, reconcile discrepancies, and document non-conformances (short holds, broken containers, wrong preservatives).
- Create work orders/projects, assign IDs, apply barcoded labels, and ensure correct test codes, methods, matrices, turnaround time (TAT), and client billing info.
- Capture field data (sample times, preservatives, locations, sampler) and special instructions.
- Maintain continuous chain-of-custody; prepare and deliver samples/aliquots to Wet Chem, Metals, Organics, Micro, Air, etc.
- Stage and refrigerate samples per method requirements; track holding times and prioritize rush/TAT work.
- Generate login paperwork and job packets; file COCs and temperature records; support internal and external audits.
- Elevate issues quickly to QA/Client Services; initiate RMA/re-collect requests when needed.
- Maintain bottle, preservative, and cooler inventory; assemble outbound sampling kits with labels, COCs, and instructions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health coverage
- paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
