Sample Management Technician

Company Description

SGS is the worlds leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate 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, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Job Description

Our Clovis, CA laboratory is looking for an entry-level Technician to join their Sample Management Team! The Sample Management Technicians primary responsibilities are to receive samples, prepare bottle kits for clients, deliver samples to the lab, dispose of expired samples, work in shipping and receiving, answer phones, and greet clients upon arrival.

Job Functions

• Receives/unpacks sample coolers and containers and documents the receipt in an efficient and timely manner
• Verifies and records sample receipt temperature
• Performs preservation checks on aqueous samples with various containers
• Creates jobs, enters bottle records, and generates bottle labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody (COC)
• Applies sample labels to sample containers
• Transfers samples between sample reception, cold or ambient storage areas, and laboratory departments
• Prepare client bottle kits
• Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity
• Removes historical samples for completed jobs and assigns samples for disposal; disposes of expired samples
• Communicates sample information to Client Services team and lab operations to ensure timely
• Adheres to lab and sample management SOPs to ensure that proper sample handling procedures are followed
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
• Answer phone calls and greets clients upon arrival
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis (Required)
• Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred)
• Associate degree in science-related field (Preferred)