Laboratory Assistant

Job Location:

New Hope, MN 55427, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly, EMSL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in New Hope, MN. This is support position for the laboratory manager and the analysts. It will oversee preparing, shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples.

• Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody into LIMS system
• Review paperwork for all incoming samples to ensure completeness and correctness
• Quality control of samples to ensure sample integrity
• Transfer samples based on priority to appropriate custody locations
• Coordinate and perform sample-related activities, including shipping and receiving, processing and administration
• Generate reports, invoices, and enter data produced by analysts into the computer system for the production of the final, client ready report
• Ensure the final report is prepared and that the results are reported to the client in a timely manner
• Assist with internal and external client questions via phone, e-mail, and in person
• Act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff
• Prepare environmental samples prior to analysis
• Support all sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, and disposal
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Some laboratory experience either in academic or commercial setting is a plus
• Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clientele
• Ability to work in a high volume environment
• Ability to stand and sit for various lengths of time
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and ability to multi- task and prioritize with minimal assistance

Position is full-time Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• voluntary benefits
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• a flexible spending account

To find out more about EMSL Analytical, Inc. please visit our website at:

EOE including Veterans and Disabled