Sample Management Associate

Location: Covington, KY
Pay Rate: $18.70 per hour
Job Type: Contingent / Temporary
Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday
Industry: Laboratory / Sample Management

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Sample Management Associate to support laboratory operations in Covington, KY. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated environment.

The position provides training in sample and standard handling, inventory tracking, documentation, storage requirements, and laboratory support activities. The successful candidate will be comfortable following detailed procedures and maintaining accurate records with modest direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sample and inventory tracking activities, including:

  • Receiving samples and materials

  • Check-in and login

  • Labeling

  • Inventory tracking

  • Sample transportation

  • Check-out

  • Storage

• Provide administrative support to the Sample Management department.

• Assist the Sample Coordinator with laboratory requests and daily activities.

• Maintain accurate sample and inventory records according to SOPs.

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

• Complete training on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and sample storage requirements.

• Follow established procedures for proper sample handling and storage.

• Support responses to environmental unit alarms as trained.

• May participate in on-call responsibilities.

• Complete daily assignments accurately, on time, and safely.

• Work collaboratively with laboratory and Sample Management personnel.

• Maintain organized and accurate documentation throughout daily activities.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma, secondary school diploma, or equivalent.

• Relevant academic, vocational, or technical training may be considered.

• 0–1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to follow SOPs, written procedures, and detailed instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge, including Word and Excel.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal Candidate

This position is well suited for someone who is:

• Organized and detail-oriented.

• Comfortable with inventory tracking and documentation.

• Able to perform routine tasks accurately and consistently.

• Reliable and dependable.

• Comfortable learning new procedures and systems.

• Able to work with modest supervision.

• Interested in developing experience in laboratory operations, sample management, pharmaceutical/biotech, or regulated environments.

• Comfortable working a second-shift schedule.

Work Environment

This position supports laboratory operations and involves the careful handling, tracking, and storage of samples and standards.

Employees will be expected to follow all applicable:

• Laboratory SOPs

• Safety procedures

• Regulatory requirements

• Sample storage requirements

• Documentation practices

• Client-specific procedures

Schedule

2nd Shift — Tuesday through Saturday

This is a contingent/temporary position supporting Sample Management and laboratory operations.

Compensation

$18.70 per hour

This is a strong entry-level opportunity for candidates looking to build experience in laboratory support, sample management, inventory control, documentation, and regulated pharmaceutical/biotechnology environments.

Pay Details: $18.70 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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