Sample Receiving Technician - Laboratories
About The Position
Onterris is hiring a full-time Sample Receiving Technician I (Laboratory Technician I) for its Emeryville, California Service Center. The role is part of the Sample Receiving/Sample Control department and helps ensure accurate, reliable client results by receiving and tracking samples, supporting laboratory operations, maintaining accurate records, and keeping the laboratory clean. The technician works with laboratory staff and other professionals in a quality-driven environment, following standard operating procedures and safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $20.50 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. The position involves receiving environmental samples, entering sample and test information into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS), labeling and storing containers, and coordinating with appropriate departments about rush requests or short holding times. The technician may also assist with bottle preparation, sample archiving and disposal, sample pickup or field sampling, and coordination of daily sampling and pickup schedules. The role requires handling potentially hazardous conditions, such as pathogens or chemicals, while maintaining safe working conditions and complying with Onterris quality assurance and health and safety programs. The work takes place in an office, laboratory, and/or warehouse environment. It includes sitting, standing, and walking, remaining stationary for the duration of the shift while performing routine tasks, and lifting, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to move and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for the duration of the shift while performing frequent routine tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of general laboratory practices and laboratory safety.
- Experience with chain-of-custody review and Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and route multiple incoming samples while balancing competing deadlines and turnaround requirements.
- Demonstrated initiative and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Ability to recognize issues, evaluate impacts, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with laboratory staff, couriers, project managers, and operations personnel.
- General understanding of environmental laboratory analyses, sample preservation requirements, and holding times.
Responsibilities
- Receive environmental samples into the laboratory according to standard operating procedures.
- Enter sample and test information into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
- Label sample containers and store them in appropriate locations, or contact the proper department about short holding times and rush requests.
- Assist with sample bottle preparation.
- Assist with sample management, archiving, and disposal.
- Assist with sample pickup or field sampling when needed.
- Assist in coordinating the daily field sampling and pickup schedule when needed.
- Participate in focus teams to improve efficiency.
- Comply with the Onterris Quality Assurance Program.
- Comply with the Onterris Health and Safety Plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
