The Sample Receiving Coordinator is a vital contributor to the integrity of the analytical workflow, overseeing the precise intake, triage, and systemic logging of incoming specimens and materials. This role ensures that the foundational stage of the scientific process is executed with uncompromising accuracy, maintaining the strict Chain of Custody required for high-stakes testing. By safeguarding sample viability and data alignment, this individual enables the laboratory to deliver the rigorous insights necessary for global safety and innovation.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility and some Saturdays
location: Carrollton, Texas
job type: Temporary
salary: $18 - 20 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Execute high-volume accessioning by accurately logging complex customer samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Maintain the physical and digital integrity of the Chain of Custody, ensuring all materials are appropriately labeled and transferred to specified thermal environments (cold-chain management).
- Perform rigorous clerical and technical reviews to verify data entry accuracy and specimen viability prior to laboratory transition.
- Uphold stringent ISO, Quality Control (QC), and biosafety standards, ensuring the receiving environment remains compliant with regulatory expectations.
- Coordinate internal workflows by providing guidance to junior personnel and managing the replenishment of critical laboratory consumables and inventory.
- Facilitate technical communication with clients, vendors, and cross-functional laboratory departments to resolve sample discrepancies or logistics challenges.
- Drive continuous improvement by learning and implementing novel processing techniques and training team members on standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
qualifications:
Required:
- Associate degree in a Scientific discipline or a related technical field
- 2-5 years of professional experience within sample receiving, clinical shipping/receiving, or high-throughput laboratory operations
- Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic techniques, Chain-of-Custody protocols, and standard laboratory safety practices
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs to facilitate the movement of specimen coolers and supplies
- Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
- Advanced proficiency with LIMS or similar robust laboratory data management architectures
skills: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
