lab Sample Coord

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Sample Handler to work at a premier laboratory organization in Richmond, VA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $18.50 per hour

Shift: 1st

Why You Should Apply To Be Sample Handler

• Competitive pay at $18.50/hour
• First shift schedule for work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in laboratory operations and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with a team that values safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

What’s a typical day as Sample Handler? You’ll be:

• Performing a variety of sample and standard handling tasks such as receipt, check-in, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, and check-out
• Managing the physical return and disposal of laboratory materials as needed
• Communicating sample and standard status to laboratory staff and advising on proper procedures
• Completing investigation and deviation forms, and determining appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Reviewing laboratory requests for SOP compliance and providing feedback
• Training on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements
• Responding to environmental unit alarms and participating in on-call responsibilities
• Ensuring all assignments are completed accurately, timely, and safely

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, with formal academic or vocational qualifications preferred
• Bring at least 2 years of experience in a laboratory, inventory control, or similar regulated setting (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Possess basic knowledge of inventory flow, laboratory documentation, and sample storage requirements
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, effective time and project management, and the ability to solve problems independently
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment and are able to work first shift hours, including on-call as required

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Sample Handler today!

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