Sample Receiving Data Entry Clerk I

$37,128 - $45,760/Yr

Emsl - Long Island City, NY

Full-time

Long Island City, NY

501-1,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

EMSL is seeking a Sample Receiving Data Entry Clerk I in Long Island City, NY. This is an administrative support position for the laboratory manager and the analysts, overseeing the shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples.

Responsibilities

• Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody into LIMS system
• Review paperwork for all incoming samples to ensure completeness and correctness
• Inspect samples to ensure sample integrity is retained and that the packaging is not compromised
• Make sure all samples are placed in the proper storage area to await analysis
• Answer high volume phone calls and interface with clients
• Assist with customer service client questions via phone and e-mail
• Act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, filing, faxing, assisting clients, scanning, and mailing as necessary
• May require transferring and/or transporting samples between Manhattan service center and Long Island City lab

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Excellent Customer Service Skills- Customer Service Experience is a plus
• Excellent computer skills
• Must be proficient in MS Office especially Excel and typing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clientele
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Team player
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Attention to detail and organized
• Must be able to lift min 35lbs
• Must be able to stand and sit for various lengths of time

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Flexible spending account