Sample Management / Laboratory Support Technician

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a leading life sciences organization known for supporting laboratory research, testing, and sample management operations in Covington, KY.

Position Details

Location: Covington, KY

Pay: Up to 18.6/hr
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday | 4:00 PM–12:30 AM
Shift: Second Shift
Interview: Phone interview with the hiring manager
Experience: 0–1 year preferred

Position Overview

The Sample Management / Laboratory Support Technician will support day-to-day laboratory operations by handling samples, maintaining inventory records, and completing administrative and tracking activities within the Sample Management department.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a laboratory or life sciences environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with documentation, and able to follow established SOPs with limited direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample and inventory management activities, including receiving, checking in, logging, labeling, tracking, transporting, and checking out samples.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation in accordance with established SOPs.

• Provide administrative support to the Sample Coordinator and Sample Management team.

• Communicate task status and any issues to supervisors and appropriate laboratory personnel.

• Follow SOPs, client procedures, regulatory guidelines, and sample storage requirements.

• Support appropriate storage and handling of laboratory samples and materials.

• Assist with responses to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities as needed.

• Complete daily assignments accurately, timely, and safely.

• Work collaboratively with laboratory staff to fulfill sample and material requests.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical or vocational certification may be preferred for certain assignments.

• Approximately 0–1 year of relevant experience preferred; equivalent education, training, or experience may be considered.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate tracking and documentation.

• Good time-management and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a team environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. This role is well suited for someone at the beginning of their laboratory or life sciences career who wants to gain hands-on experience in sample management, laboratory operations, documentation, and regulated procedures.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Tuesday–Saturday

• 4:00 PM–12:30 AM

• Second shift

• Sunday and Monday off

• 100% onsite

Interview Process

The hiring manager will conduct phone interviews with selected candidates.

Why Work for Adecco?

• Weekly pay

• 401(k) options

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Skills training and professional development resources

• Dedicated Adecco recruiter support

If you're detail-oriented and looking to build your career in the life sciences industry, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting laboratory sample management operations.

Pay Details: $17.00 to $18.60 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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