Lab Clerk

About the role

This contract-to-hire position supports efficient laboratory operations by managing client communications, verifying sample data, and performing administrative tasks to ensure accurate and timely testing.

The lab processes 1,000 to 1,100 samples daily, with each clerk handling approximately 300 to 350 samples once fully trained. The team consists of fewer than 10 members, emphasizing teamwork and communication to meet sample deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take incoming and outgoing phone calls with clients to verify information and confirm orders.
• Update client sample specifications and changes in the LIMS system.
• Register and log daily samples into the LIMS system using tags or QR codes.
• Receive and log samples for testing.
• Verify that results data and sample data match accurately.
• Add new customers and machine compartments to the database.
• Verify customer addresses or machine ownership.
• Complete manual data entry tasks.
• Ensure test data is complete and correct for evaluation.
• Sort and distribute the lab's daily customer reports and feedback copies.
• Log Level II coolant samples and prepare them for shipment.
• Assist in shipping out samples for test work and preparing warranty letters.
• Support invoicing for special sample services.
• Perform various administrative tasks to support the lab.

Requirements

• High school diploma, associate's degree, or GED.
• Experience in a third-party analytical lab or clerical/admin roles with customer service.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Proficiency in data entry and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow SOPs.
• Understanding of laboratory and quality control procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude or interest in understanding equipment.
• Team-oriented and adaptable.
• Willingness to learn and apply constructive feedback.

Skills

• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Proficiency in data entry and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.

Schedule

The lab operates Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential flexibility to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pay

$20.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Work environment

The work environment is industrial and requires casual attire, including closed-toe shoes, jeans, and t-shirts. A lab coat is provided, and the role involves working at a desk adjacent to the lab.

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora, CO.