Laboratory Administrative Assistant

Laboratory Administrative Assistant

EMSL is seeking a Laboratory Administrative Assistant in San Leandro, CA. This is an administrative support position for the laboratory manager and the analysts. It will oversee the shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely and without restriction or sponsorship
• 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

Available Shift:

Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Candidates living within a commutable distance of San Leandro, CA are encouraged to apply. EMSL offers full time benefits: medical, dental, 401(k), voluntary benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and FSA. Pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

EOE including Veterans and Disabled