Sample Operations Support Technician
About The Position
The Operations Support Technician supports laboratory operations by receiving, identifying, logging, storing, tracking, transferring, and checking out test materials. The role maintains required paperwork and records, handles materials at study finalization, and alerts a supervisor to sample-condition, labeling, or other issues. The technician follows applicable SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and relevant regulatory requirements. Depending on assignment, duties may include routine balance calibration, unloading and storing materials, homogenizing radioactive and non-radioactive matrices, conducting total radioactive residue analyses, performing organism-culturing tasks, and assisting with dilution equipment and preparation. The position may involve handling quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled and radiolabeled materials, potential biohazards, and toxic chemicals in accordance with company procedures. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Nice To Haves
- College laboratory classes or familiarity with a laboratory environment.
- Depending on assignment, previous farm or gardening background or experience.
Responsibilities
- Use appropriate software applications to track receipt, storage, use, expiration, disposal, return, and archiving of test materials.
- Receive materials, create IDs, log them in, and store them.
- Move or transfer materials between departments.
- Check materials in and out as requested by study personnel.
- Maintain proper paperwork and accurate, legible required documentation.
- Return, dispose of, or archive materials when studies are finalized.
- Notify a supervisor about issues with sample condition, labeling, or other problems.
- Follow current SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and relevant regulations for quarantined matrices, genetically altered crops, and materials or samples.
- Perform routine tasks for calibration of balances.
- Assist with unloading trucks and storing materials appropriately.
- Depending on assignment, perform routine homogenization of radioactive and non-radioactive matrices using equipment such as hammermills, Robot Coupes, miter saws, and Straub Grinding Mills.
- Depending on assignment, perform total radioactive residue analyses.
- Depending on assignment, perform culturing tasks such as feeding organisms, recordkeeping, and cleaning.
- Depending on assignment, maintain and monitor dilution equipment and assist with preparation.
- Handle regulated materials, potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required and directed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Dental and vision options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
