Technician I, Sample Receiving

MCKINNEY SPECIALTY LABS•Richmond, VA

9h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Technician I (Sample Receiving) ensures samples received by McKinney Specialty Labs are documented and stored correctly. As a usual first point of contact between client samples and the laboratory, this role promptly notifies the Laboratory Project Manager about receipt, volume, preservation, labeling, or other discrepancies that could affect the laboratory’s ability to produce complete and accurate results on time and meet client expectations. McKinney Specialty Labs is a growing scientific organization in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in testing nicotine and other aerosolized products and providing global regulatory science solutions. The company emphasizes quality testing, validated analytical methods, and the values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Respect.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of laboratory and chemical safety.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to lift heavy sample coolers or other heavy packages may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience and/or sample receiving experience.

Responsibilities

Receive, process, and store samples.
Review and reconcile sample receipts and chain-of-custody documentation.
Communicate sample status to Business Development for samples received or expected to be received.
Assist with sample archiving and disposal.
Maintain sample disposal records and the sample storage archive area and its records.
Assist in updating SOPs related to sample handling.
Prepare sampling supplies for shipment to clients.
Coordinate and prepare outgoing shipments, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, documentation, and timely delivery.
Participate in internal projects designed to improve the efficiency of sample storage or processing.
Comply with the company’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies.
Comply with the company’s Exposure Control Plan.
Keep the workstation clean and organized.
Perform other tasks as requested.