Sample Login Associate

Certified Group•Melville, NY

About The Position

The Sample Login Associate processes customer samples while ensuring that receipt and handling protocols are followed, and notifies customers of issues with submitted samples. The role involves receiving, preparing, setting up, logging, and approving samples for analysis using a LIMS database on a Windows workstation. The associate maintains samples at appropriate temperatures, segregates them according to FSNS procedures, assists with shipping customer supplies, and communicates with clients when orders need clarification. The associate follows FSNS procedures and customer requirements, maintains laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records, and performs work safely, hygienically, neatly, and efficiently. The role also involves sharing information promptly, helping manage individual and team priorities, ensuring personal and workplace safety, and completing required training. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a 1 p.m. start time. Overnight travel may be required at management’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of the concepts and practices of a testing laboratory.
Training in general laboratory practices, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and mouse and handle other communications and computer components.
Color vision and depth perception.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Training in general laboratory practices.
One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory.

Responsibilities

Receive, prepare, and set up samples for analysis.
Enter data, select analyses, and log and approve samples in a LIMS database using a Windows computer workstation.
Process and maintain client samples at the correct temperatures.
Segregate samples according to FSNS procedures.
Assist with shipping customer supplies, including returning coolers to customers.
Communicate with clients to clarify orders as needed.
Follow assigned processes, procedures, and techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and customer requirements.
Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records.
Perform activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
Share information in an open and timely manner while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Help manage priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others working in the area.
Complete required training.