Apply for Shipping & Receiving Clerk

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is an entry-level employee whose primary responsibility is to receive and process samples from field personnel as well as outside clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Receive and process samples while inspecting for proper containers, temperatures, preservatives, etc.
• Providing an accurate and completed chain of custody record of any sample in your possession.
• Responsible for evaluating sample receipt compliance against appropriate methods and documenting any deviations.
• Responsible for distributing samples to appropriate storage locations and disposing of expired samples, as necessary.
• Shipping of samples to other laboratories or clients.
• Work directly with Department Supervisor and Manager to ensure accurate, timely, and complete processing of all samples.
• Convey any client requests or concerns to the Main Office.
• Utilize LIMS (Promium Element) functions to log and receive all samples, generate queries to monitor and prioritize sample processing, and other tasks as needed.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area including maintaining supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety policies is beneficial.
• Possession of good organization skills; detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and have problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to work irregularly scheduled hours including overtime and weekends if necessary.