Sample Receipt and Preperation Technician True North, LLC Roseville, MN Job Details Full-time $23 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Data management Temperature monitoring Weight checks Pipetting Sterile laboratory techniques Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Description:

True North, LLC is looking for a motivated and skilled Sample Receipt and Preperation Technician to join our growing organization! Come and work for an organization that is a key player helping to shape the OCM testing industry. The ideal candidate must be located in Minnesota within a reasonable distance from Roseville, MN and will perform routine and non-routine intake, testing and disposal on botanicals, extracts, food, beverages, and other materials as deemed appropriate by management using validated methods. Ensures data integrity and on-time, audit-ready results per ISO/IEC 17025 and Minnesota OCM/CTA requirements. Supports method verification/validation, instrument qualification, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive and accurately log samples with complete CoC and LIMS records; meet turnaround targets for staging batches. Deliver correctly prepared, traceable samples/aliquots that meet method/SOP acceptance criteria. Maintain storage integrity (time/temperature/conditions) and prevent cross-contamination/mix-ups. Keep receipt and preparation equipment and areas fit-for-use with documented checks/cleaning. Provide complete, audit-ready documentation; support audits/inspections.

Key Duties:

Verify shipment and condition (labels, seals, temperature, physical state). Reconcile to manifest and document discrepancies, seal breaks, and any custody gaps on the CoC. Create intake records in LIMS and establish chain-of-custody, assign/apply unique sample IDs/labels (incl. aliquots); and maintain sample identity/status at all times (received, in-prep, on-hold, disposed). Coordinate rush/priority queues with analysts/PMs and stage batches per schedule. Select representative portions; homogenize (grind/blend/stir) as needed and clean/verify tools between samples.

Perform basic prep:

balance/pipette checks, serial dilutions, extractions/cleanups, filtrations/centrifugation, simple acid/base digestions; track reagent/solvent lots and expiry. Conduct aseptic transfers and dilutions; set up enrichments; prepare/label aliquots. Place items into controlled ambient/refrigerated/frozen storage, monitor and document excursions, initiate holds and notify leads/QA when needed. Complete receipt/prep forms, weigh sheets, dilution records, and equipment logs, attach records in LIMS with audit trail and correct errors per the data-correction SOP. Identify and flag damaged/compromised/out-of-criteria shipments or samples, open deviations and assist with investigation. Segregate chemical/biological waste, neutralize or autoclave where required, document disposal, and decontaminate surfaces/equipment between batches. Maintain tidy workspaces and follow EHS, chemical/biological hygiene, and PPE requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Authorized to:

Accept, hold, or reject samples at receipt based on acceptance criteria (labeling, condition, temperature, volume, CoC). Place work/sample on hold and notify leads/QA for quality, safety, or data-integrity concerns. Operate assigned receipt/prep equipment and confirm fit-for-use following required checks. Request SOP/form/template changes via QA/Document Control.

Company Benefits:

True North, LLC offers 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage - an amazing benefit; along with competitive PTO and retirement matching.

Requirements:

Education /

Certification:

BS in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food/Environmental Science, or related field preferred. 3+ year in a lab or regulated operations environment preferred (sample handling, weighing, pipetting, or aseptic technique). Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, ALCOA+, and LIMS desirable

Technical Experience/Knowledge:

Accurate weighing/volumetrics; serial dilutions; basic extractions/digestions; aseptic technique fundamentals. Balance/pipette verification, temperature monitoring, equipment log management. Proficiency with basic calculations/Excel; strong documentation discipline. High attention to detail, documentation rigor, and time management. Clear written/verbal communication; collaborative with functional partners. Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

Stand/walk for extended periods; lift/move up to 25-35 lbs occasionally (adjust per policy). Work with solvents/chemicals/biological materials using required PPE; follow SDS and hygiene practices. Standard schedule with occasional flexibility for rush receipts or hold-time constraints.