Open Systems Inc.

Laboratory Assistant

Greensboro, NC • Posted 5 days ago
Onsite Full Time Staffing and Recruiting

Duties: This is a unique position which involves chemical warehouse and laboratory responsibilities.

This is a tentatively scheduled 6 month position.

The Sample Distribution Team operates on a 40-hour workweek during normal weekday business hours (7am – 5pm). Seasonal overtime (including weekend work) may be required between ~February-June due to business demand.


Duties of this role include:

- Chemical sample fulfillment, including the retrieval, mixing, and decanting of chemicals using material handling equipment and labware.

- Sample filling from source containers including drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers.

- Mixing and decanting chemicals with air-powered drum mixers, pumps, drum cradles, lab reciprocal shakers, and scoops.

- Packaging sample shipments using box assembly, heat sealers, tape machines and similar equipment

- Uses inventory management software to process sample shipments, adjust inventory, and maintain data

- Assists with physical inventories of warehouse areas

- Aids with warehouse/laboratory organization projects

- Completes administrative tasks related to sample request fulfillment (printing documents, labeling samples)

- Compiles data, updates spreadsheets and electronic databases

- Assists with customer inquiries and historical record research tasks

- Assists with data management projects

- Organizes email communications to individuals and groups

- Transcribes notes, scans and files documents

Skills: - Must have strong attention to detail and be capable of interpreting numerical instructions

- Must understand Metric measurements and perform basic unit conversions

- Must have strong written and verbal communication

- Must be safety-conscious and capable of meeting sampling requirements in efficient manner

- Must be capable of Respirator physical fitness clearance and wearing respirator for limited durations in handling of chemicals

- Must be capable of standing/walking in warehouse/laboratory for extended durations during shift

- Must be able to lift ≤ 50 pounds without assistance

- Must be able to move/lift heavy loads with material handling equipment (pallet jacks, drum lifters, dollies, carts)

- Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred

- Fork-lift experience or certification preferred

- Familiarity with IATA/DOT shipping regulations and/or Lean manufacturing concepts would be highly regarded

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Education: - High School diploma required. Associate's degree or higher preferred.

# of Positions: 1


Laboratory Assistant in Greensboro at Open Systems Inc.

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 5 days ago.

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