Jobs at DFA of California (Now Hiring) — 6 open

Description

The Laboratory Receiving Technician I will be responsible for ensuring excellent technical

service, coordinating customer pickups and ensuring support for the Receiving Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and escorts visitors to appropriate personnel.
  • Confirming the Management System is implemented and followed.
  • Receives and secures incoming laboratory samples that are mailed, collected through courier
  services and customer drop off.
  • Print appropriate label from LIMS for each sample and verify information is accurate.
  • Subsample and distribute samples to appropriate departments.
  • Communicate with Pesticide, Microbiology and Chemistry staff on samples that require Rush
  Testing.
  • Receive and track all sample surveys – for Walnuts, Prunes etc.
  • Perform 100% proof checks on daily paperwork for ISO compliance.
  • Create FEDEX label, request pickups, send samples and supplies via FEDEX when needed.
  • Create purchase orders and order receiving supplies.
  • Proficient in basic understanding of the tests performed.
  • Coordinate and communicate all customer courier stops and pick-ups.
  • Responsible for filing and keeping documents organized.
  • Communicates with the Quality Assurance Department concerning any safety, quality, or
  technical problems.
  • Extensive database entry and support the laboratory operations by performing any
  administrative and clerical duties including customer certificates.
  • Knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to their primary job/area of
  responsibility.
  • Knowledge of basic sanitation techniques; good laboratory practices.
  • Assists in problem solving using Corrective Action and Preventative Action Procedures.
  • Confidence to communicate effectively in a team setting including managers, supervisors,
  couriers and technicians.
  • Assist in other assigned duties as needed

Schedule: Start time ranges between 8:30am-10:30am- needs to have flexibility in schedule. 

Pay rate: $18.50

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A.S or B.S. in Biology and/or Chemistry preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• High attention to detail is a must.
• Available to work weekends

DFA of California complies with the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act and the ADA and will consider reasonable accommodation measures for eligible applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.