Operations Floater

Job Summary/Company: Sparks Group is seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Laboratory Support Specialist for a 6-month contract assignment. In this versatile role, you will rotate across three primary coverage areas: Order Processing, DNA Sample Preparation, and Contaminants Sample Preparation. You will play a critical role in maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant sample flow to support team workload peaks, planned absences, and ongoing operational needs. 

Responsibilities:

• Contaminants Sample Prep: Perform sample preparation in compliance with approved methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and quality system standards.
• DNA Sample Prep: Handle, aliquot, set up extractions, label, and document DNA samples as trained while maintaining strict contamination-control practices.
• Laboratory Safety & Standards: Maintain clean, orderly work areas and consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Front-Office & Logistics: Receive, log, label, prioritize, and distribute incoming laboratory samples.
• Accurately enter sample data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Client Communication: Coordinate supplies, coolers, and subcontract shipments. Distribute time-sensitive reports and proactively communicate sample status updates or discrepancies to clients.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely records.
• Promptly escalate sample discrepancies, safety concerns, or quality issues to management.
• Additional tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; relevant scientific coursework preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in a laboratory setting, sample handling, client service, or data entry preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer literacy required, with preferred experience in Microsoft Office applications and LIMS (or other data-entry systems).
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication, strong attention to detail, a customer-service orientation, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organized, dependable, punctual, and able to multitask, maintain confidentiality, and follow detailed work instructions.
• Core Aptitudes: Basic math skills for measurements, documentation, and inventory; sound reasoning ability to spot discrepancies and seek direction when work falls outside standard procedures.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to read and accurately interpret safety rules, procedures, work instructions, labels, and client documentation.
• Regular standing, walking, and repetitive use of hands/wrists.
• Close visual concentration for labeling, reading, and sample handling.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $18.00 to $20.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.