Sample Receiving Lab Technician

Job Details

Geocomp’s GeoTesting Express (GTX) is seeking a Sample Receiving Laboratory Assistant to join our Soil and Rock Testing Laboratory in Elmsford, NY. In this role, you will support the receipt, documentation, organization, and coordination of laboratory samples and testing activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to launch their career in geotechnical testing. You will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art automated testing equipment, advanced processes, and real-world projects that support site characterization, geotechnical design, quality control, and performance assessment.

If you are a self-starter, a team player, and eager to learn, this role offers room for professional growth and advancement within a collaborative and dynamic laboratory environment.

About the Team

You will join a collaborative and safety-focused team of laboratory professionals dedicated to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The team values teamwork, clear communication, and innovation, and provides hands-on training and support to help you succeed and grow within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Sample Login

Coordinate with clients in regards to their testing program

Label and barcode samples

Deliver rush samples to appropriate technicians

Relay pertinent information to technicians regarding testing programs

Coordinate with lab managers when necessary

Retrieve shipped samples from delivery and client drop offs

Testing

Locate/identify appropriate testing lab to do testing

Coordinate sample pick up/sample shipment to subcontractor labs

Production testing (as needed)

Sample Management

Ensure sample storage area is properly maintained in a timely manner

Maintain contaminated sample log

Contact clients regarding sample return

Coordinate pickups/shipments to client

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Prior experience in a geotechnical laboratory environment (strong plus, but not required)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

This position is based in a laboratory environment and requires the ability to bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand and/or sit for extended periods at a lab bench or desk.

Benefits Package:

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program