Altria Client Services LLC
Scientist, Laboratory Sample Analyst (Finance)
Serve as the point of contact for analytical laboratory testing for a fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands! Have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry with experience in Analytical Sciences? If so, we want to speak with you!
We are currently recruiting a Scientist, Laboratory Sample Analyst to join our team in Richmond, VA.
What you'll be doing:
• Perform and manage the processes to receive and dispense samples including, but not limited to:
o Shipping samples to external labs
o Handling sample retains
o Returning samples to submitters
o Discarding of samples.
• Collaborate with laboratory management, scientists, and technicians to clarify testing requirements, schedule, and prioritize to meet customer requirements
• Use laboratory information management (LIMS) software and database to log samples for tests, track progress of tests and generate final reports. Requires the initiation of a LIMS program, sample preparation selection, accurate entry of sample information into LIMS, assignment of tests, prioritization and due date assignment, generation of sample IDs and accurate labeling of sample
• Handle sample shipment to and retrieval from off-site storage, requires PPE and lifting boxes of 50 lbs.
• Routine monitoring of refrigerators and freezers
What we want you to have:
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• 1 year of relevant work experience in Analytical Sciences
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Ability to query using SQL is desirable
• Good interpersonal skills as well as independent and critical thinking to manage customer and laboratory interactions with minimal supervision
• Managing multiple priorities, various sample types, potentially high sample volumes and demanding time constraints and planning/organizing work accordingly
• Ability to make sound, independent technical/administrative decisions regarding data review/analysis and to establish workload priority based on experience and technical knowledge
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs, as well as a relocation assistance package.
Company Overview
Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria's Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria's businesses and society. Altria's wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria's smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks®, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with ownership of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (Ste. Michelle) and equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world's largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other's unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn