Lab Shipping & Receiving Technician

Job Title : Lab Shipping & Receiving Technician
Location: Hopkinton, MA (Onsite)
Duration: Long-term Contract (Contract-to-Hire possible)

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Shipping & Receiving Technician to support daily laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment. This role involves sample intake, media preparation, shipping/receiving, and data entry within a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). No prior lab experience is required-training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to accurately complete daily sample entry (30-50%)
• Receive and process media orders; collect, package, and ship media to clients per order requirements (20-30%)
• Wash and assemble air sampling media for clients and industrial hygienists
• Maintain media inventory including tare weights and barcode entry in LIMS
• Perform gravimetric analysis of air samples following quality control procedures
• Communicate with clients regarding media orders and sample inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Support general lab operations as needed

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Review emails and process incoming media orders
• Prepare outgoing shipments and generate UPS labels
• Receive deliveries (UPS/FedEx), inspect and verify samples against Chain of Custody
• Communicate with clients and internal teams regarding discrepancies
• Log samples into LIMS system
• Prepare media, enter barcode data, and perform gravimetric analysis
• Receive consumables and chemical shipments; log into inventory system (no handling/exposure; training provided)

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling media

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