Sample Login Technician

SGS•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sample Login Technician's primary responsibilities include receiving and sorting packages, prioritizing sample packages, verifying the accuracy of chains of custody, logging all samples into LIMS according to chain of custody and client specific requirements, and delivering samples to the sample custody room. The Sample Receiving Technician is also responsible for following all health and safety procedures and promoting a safe working environment throughout the department and the laboratory. SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, operating a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, SGS combines precision and accuracy to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
Basic Language Skills Required
Basic Mathematical Skills Required
Basic Reasoning Skills/Abilities Required
Basic Computer Skills Required
Attention to Detail

Nice To Haves

Experience in a science related field

Responsibilities

Receive and sort packages
Prioritize sample packages
Verify accuracy of chains of custody
Log all samples into LIMS according to chain of custody and client specific requirements
Deliver samples to the sample custody room
Follow all health and safety procedures and promote a safe working environment throughout the department and the laboratory
Route inbound packages to appropriate department
Sort packages, containing samples, according to turn around time, analytical and client priorities; compare samples received to the chain of custody, documenting any discrepancies
Track all packages and reusable, bar-coded media in LIMS, return all unused/returned media for reuse as applicable
Transfer samples between sample reception and sample custody room upon login completion
Mail reports and invoices per client request
Remove and dispose rejected samples and media according to SOP guidelines
Adhere to lab and sample management SOPs to ensure that the proper sampling, handling procedures are followed
Create unique login identification in LIMS for each sample submittal, enter sample records and generate labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody; apply labels to all samples
Log samples into LIMS by assigning the appropriate analytical test codes to each sample in accordance with the chain of custody
Communicate sample information to client services and lab operations to resolve issues and clarify any ambiguity on the COC
Review and complete all COC discrepancies/ client communication documentation in a timely manner
Package and ship samples for subcontracting
Maintain all required documentation with accuracy and clarity
Provide exceptional customer service both internal and external clients