Laboratory Logistics Assistant - Entry Level (Part-Time/ High School Diploma / No Experience Needed)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Employees are expected to work an average of 4–5 hours per day. Work hours may be flexible and subject to adjustment based on laboratory needs and operational requirements.

Hourly Rate: $18/hr (Per Montgomery County regulations, training wage of $15.3/hr may apply for the first 180 days for employees under 20 years of age)

Key Responsibilities

• Sample Intake & Inspection: Unpack packages upon arrival, verify sample IDs against manifests, and evaluate sample condition.
• Barcoding & Labeling: Generate and accurately attach barcode labels to tubes, vials, and specimen holders.
• Sample Preparation & Aliquoting: Dispense measured volumes of liquid samples into smaller containers using automated equipment or manual pipettes.
• Sorting & Routing: Sort and prepare samples for distribution to designated testing departments or client categories.
• Logistics & Disposal Management: Package and process samples for return delivery to clients or handle standard disposal following set protocols.
• System Tracking & Data Entry: Use standard computers and barcode readers to log sample tracking information, status updates, and shipping records.
• Workspace Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized receiving station stocked with necessary lab supplies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Shift Commitment: Ability to work the 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM schedule reliably.
• Basic English Proficiency: Capability to read and interpret English alphanumeric IDs, tags, and standard lab labeling.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus required to accurately identify minor differences in numbers, letters, and barcodes
• Dexterity & Physical Demands: Fine motor skills for handling small lab tools, caps, and test tubes repeatedly; ability to lift small to medium shipping containers.
• Quality & Compliance: Ability to follow SOPs and established quality control procedures accurately.
• Laboratory Safety: Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures and required PPE guidelines.
• Teamwork & Communication: Ability to work effectively and communicate clearly with laboratory and logistics teams.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Heavy Lifting: Capability to safely handle, carry, and transport materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Controlled Climate: Comfort working throughout full shifts within a cooled lab setting kept near 19°C (66°F).
• Mobility & Endurance: Physical endurance to remain standing, walk, bend, reach, and complete continuous routine motions over long periods.

Professional Traits

• Punctual, dependable, and motivated to learn lab operations.