Sample Receiving Associate

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc.

Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

$22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

The Sample Receiving Associate is responsible for entering data into the Certified Laboratories Information Management System (LIMS) in a timely and accurate manner.

• Logging of customer samples into the LIMS system with accuracy. Uses products as needed.
• Ensuretimeliness, accuracy and reliability work.
• Ensuresadherencetothe daily work schedule.
• Makes suggestions and recommendations regarding product/specs. that would aid in logging.
• Perform clerical review to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures all samples are labeled correctly and stored at the appropriate temperatures until testing can occur.
• Ensure the sample receiving room is cleaned and maintained.
• Participatesinspecial projects as assigned bythe
  
  Manager/Supervisor.
• Keepsthe Manager/Supervisor informed of issuesorproblemswithinthe department.
• Interactswithclients,suppliers and vendorsas required.
• Learnsnewtechniques andtechnologiesandtrainsothers as appropriate.
• Works effectively with other departments.
• Responsiblefortheexecutionofall ISO andQC requirements.
• Performsallotherdutiesas requiredor assigned.
• Stocks/orders supplies as needed(labels,boxesetc.)
• Assists with the return of customer coolers.
• Other duties as required.

• ASdegree in Scienceandappropriate industry specificexperienceor BSdegree.
• Knowledge of good aseptic technique and behaviors that can reduce cross contamination.
• Goodconceptual basisin laboratorysettingwithprovenabilitytoperformbasic lab techniques.
• Critical thinking-using logicand reasoning toidentifythe strengths andweaknessesof alternative solutions,conclusions orapproachestoproblems.
• Time management-one’sowntime and thetimeofothers.
• Training-teachingandguidingothers howtocomplete a process from beginning toend.
• Strong relevantqualitativeand quantitativeskills.
• Excellentarithmetic skills-using mathematicstosolve problems.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks
• Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception
• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short
  - Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.