Description:

The Laboratory Receiving Technician I will be responsible for ensuring excellent technical service, coordinating customer pickups and ensuring support for the Receiving Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and escorts visitors to appropriate personnel. Confirming the Management System is implemented and followed. Receives and secures incoming laboratory samples that are mailed, collected through courier services and customer drop off. Print appropriate label from LIMS for each sample and verify information is accurate. Subsample and distribute samples to appropriate departments. Communicate with Pesticide, Microbiology and Chemistry staff on samples that require Rush Testing. Receive and track all sample surveys - for Walnuts, Prunes etc. Perform 100% proof checks on daily paperwork for ISO compliance. Create FEDEX label, request pickups, send samples and supplies via FEDEX when needed. Create purchase orders and order receiving supplies. Proficient in basic understanding of the tests performed. Coordinate and communicate all customer courier stops and pick-ups. Responsible for filing and keeping documents organized. Communicates with the Quality Assurance Department concerning any safety, quality, or technical problems. Extensive database entry and support the laboratory operations by performing any administrative and clerical duties including customer certificates. Knowledge of

ISO 17025

Quality procedures related to their primary job/area of responsibility. Knowledge of basic sanitation techniques; good laboratory practices. Assists in problem solving using Corrective Action and Preventative Action Procedures. Confidence to communicate effectively in a team setting including managers, supervisors, couriers and technicians. Assist in other assigned duties as needed

Schedule:

Start time ranges between 8:30am-10:30am- needs to have flexibility in schedule.

Pay rate:

$18.50

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A.S or B.S. in Biology and/or Chemistry preferred, or equivalent experience. Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel & Outlook) High attention to detail is a must. Available to work weekends DFA of California complies with the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act and the ADA and will consider reasonable accommodation measures for eligible applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.