Laboratory Support Technician

About The Role

Are you eager to apply your shipping and receiving or related experience in a laboratory setting where speed and quality matter every day? Do you thrive on working with a team under pressure to meet tight deadlines? Are you detail-oriented and motivated to initiate critical processes as a result of your work? Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to meeting customer requirements working at one of the largest and most comprehensive single-site environmental laboratories in the country?

GEL Laboratories, LLC, an affiliate of The GEL Group, Inc., is looking for a Support Technician to join our team of professionals in our Charleston, SC office to receive samples from clients and inspect for proper container, temperature, preservatives, etc. This position focuses on following procedures describing how to properly receive samples from clients in support of environmental compliance programs for water, soil, and hazardous waste samples.

This entry-level role necessitates strong attention to detail, proven ability to work both quickly and efficiently in a warehouse atmosphere, and the ability to work within a team structure. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, have flexibility to come in early, stay late, and work weekends based on shipments of samples needing to be processed, and possess a general understanding of laboratory protocols and procedures.

What You'll Do

Receive samples from clients and inspecting for proper containers, temperatures, preservatives, etc. Complete sample receipt forms based on method requirements and documenting any deviations. Communicate issues to Project Managers as they arise. Label sample containers and placing in appropriate storage locations. Fill sample bottle requests from clients.

Assist in sub-contracting of samples to other laboratories. Support archiving and staging of samples. Demonstrate and supporting GEL core values. Conduct tasks that support other operations in the laboratory.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required. Six months of shipping and receiving or related experience. Associate’s degree (with science or laboratory course completion) preferred. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to properly receive samples from clients. Exhibits organizational skills and attention to detail. May work a Monday – Friday schedule or a Tuesday – Saturday schedule.

What We Offer

A commitment to safety and corporate values that promote respect, integrity, and innovation. Competitive compensation. Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Life Insurance Plans, including Accidental and Critical Illness plans. Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. 401k plan with employer matching.

Paid Time Off and holidays. Working Environment & Physical Demands This position requires working in a busy production laboratory, safely handling and storing RAD Safety-controlled material and samples. Safety is a priority, and negligence is not tolerated. Safety equipment is provided, and use is mandatory. The physical demands outlined in this job posting are representative of those that are required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job: Precise hand/eye coordination and finger/hand manipulation.

Potential exposure to chemicals and to hazardous and/or radioactive materials. Use of office and laboratory equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. About The GEL Group, Inc.

The GEL Group, Inc. is a family of companies built around a shared commitment to protecting our environment and natural resources. For more than four decades, we have partnered with clients across the United States and around the world to provide trusted environmental and engineering services, surveying, analytical testing, remediation support, PFAS testing, and subsurface technologies.

What sets GEL apart is the combination of advanced technology, experienced professionals, and a deep commitment to delivering defensible data on time. Across GEL Laboratories, LLC; GEL Engineering, LLC; GEL Solutions, LLC; and Cape Fear Analytical, LLC, our teams bring specialized expertise and a common purpose to every project.

At the heart of our work is GEL’s Core Purpose: To improve the quality of life for this and future generations by helping people protect and be good stewards of our environment and natural resources. That purpose guides how we serve our clients, support our communities, and approach every challenge with integrity, precision, and care.

At GEL, we are proud of our legacy, but even more focused on the impact we can make moving forward.