Sample Receiving Data Entry Clerk I
Long Island City, NYFull-time$18–18.9/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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EMSL Analytical is hiring a Sample Receiving Data Entry Clerk I to support the laboratory manager and analysts. The clerk oversees sample shipping, receiving, distribution, and logging, while assisting clients and handling related paperwork and data entry. The position is full-time, Tuesday through Saturday, with training initially scheduled Monday through Friday. The pay rate is $18.00 to $18.90 per hour.
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EMSL is seeking a Sample Receiving Data Entry Clerk I in Long Island City, NY. This is an administrative support position for the laboratory manager and the analysts. It will oversee the shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Receive environmental samples from in person customers and shipping carriers - Open packages; handle, count, sort environmental samples to ensure sample integrity is retained - Review paperwork for all incoming samples to ensure completeness and correctness - Enter Chain of Custody into LIMS system for all lab divisions - Transfer samples based on priority to appropriate custody locations - Generate invoices and reports for clients as needed - Assist with customer or client questions via in person, phone, and e-mail - Coordinate and perform sample-related activities, including shipping and receiving, processing and administration - Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager Requirements: - High School diploma or GED equivalent - Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship - Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service - Proficient in MS Office - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clientele - Able to work in a high volume environment - Ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and sit and stand for various lengths of time - Effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal assistance Available Shift: Position is full-time Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1 to 2 Saturdays per month Training schedule to start will be Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Long Island City, are encouraged to apply. EMSL offers full time benefits: medical, dental, 401(k), voluntary benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and a flexible spending account. The pay rate for this position is $18.00 to $18.90 per hour. To find out more about EMSL Analytical, Inc. please visit our website at: www.emsl.com EOE including Veterans and Disabled
How this job compares
Set against the 5,319 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18–18.9/hr
- New York median$19–26/hr313 hourly ranges
- US median$19–27/hr1,765 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $18.45/hr, is 14% below the New York median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Administrative Support hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 531 open Administrative Support jobs in New York and 5,319 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,426 of the 5,319 open Administrative Support jobs (27%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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