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Sample Technician will be responsible for all sample requests and coordinate with the product development, production and shipping departments to fulfil all sample requests. The candidate will work ...

Sample Technician

North Salt Lake, UT · On-site

$18.90 - $23.61/hr

Sample Technician will be responsible for all sample requests and coordinate with the product development, production and shipping departments to fulfil all sample requests. The candidate will work ...

Sample Technician

North Salt Lake, UT · On-site

$18.90 - $23.61/hr

Sample Technician will be responsible for all sample requests and coordinate with the product development, production and shipping departments to fulfil all sample requests. The candidate will work ...

Sample Technician

Elko, NV · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Turner Staffing Group is seeking Technician Samplers for an approximately 12-month contract assignment supporting mining operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring drill samples are ...

Sample Technician

Elko, NV · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Turner Staffing Group is seeking Technician Samplers for an approximately 12-month contract assignment supporting mining operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring drill samples are ...

Sample Technician

Elko, NV · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Turner Staffing Group is seeking Technician Samplers for an approximately 12-month contract assignment supporting mining operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring drill samples are ...

Sample Technician

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Job Summary Our client is seeking a dedicated Sample Technician to assist in handling and processing samples with precision and adherence to compliance standards. The role involves managing storage ...

The Engineering Sample Technician is responsible for coordinating engineering/development sample activities from scheduling through inspection, documentation, disposition, shipment, and system ...

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How much do sample technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for sample technician in the United States is $20.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by sample technicians in maintaining sample integrity throughout the testing process?

Sample Technicians often encounter challenges such as preventing contamination, ensuring accurate labeling, and maintaining proper storage conditions for samples. These tasks require strong attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols to guarantee reliable test results. Additionally, working efficiently under time constraints while handling multiple samples can be demanding, making organizational skills and effective communication with laboratory staff essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sample technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sample Technician, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and at least a high school diploma or associate degree in a scientific field. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), sample tracking tools, and safety certifications such as OSHA are typically required. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and effective communication help ensure accurate sample handling and collaboration with lab teams. These skills and qualities are essential to maintain data integrity, meet regulatory standards, and support efficient laboratory operations.

What is the difference between Sample Technician vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectSample TechnicianLaboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma; often requires associate degree or certification
Work EnvironmentField sampling sites, manufacturing plants, or research facilitiesLaboratories, research centers, or clinical settings
Industry UsageManufacturing, environmental, or research industriesHealthcare, research, and clinical laboratories
Common TasksCollecting samples, preparing specimens, maintaining sampling equipmentAnalyzing samples, preparing reports, maintaining lab equipment

While both roles involve working with samples, Sample Technicians primarily focus on collecting and preparing samples in the field or production environments. Laboratory Technicians analyze samples within lab settings. The roles often require similar certifications and are used across related industries, but their work environments and specific tasks differ.

What does a sample technician do?

A sample technician collects, prepares, and analyzes samples of materials, substances, or products to ensure quality, safety, or compliance with standards. They often operate specialized equipment, follow safety protocols, and document test results as part of quality control or research processes.
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Infographic showing various Sample Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,952 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Sample Technician

North Salt Lake, UT

Innophos
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$18.90 - $23.61/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Sample Technician will be responsible for all sample requests and coordinate with the product development, production and shipping departments to fulfil all sample requests. The candidate will work on the production floor to obtain samples. They will maintain stock inventory for samples. Track inventory change, research problems with inventory and report concerns to appropriate department. The Sample Technician will be exposed to dusty and loud conditions at times so PPE is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Fulfilling sample requests by coordinating with various departments to obtain samples
  • Tracking relevant information related to requests, sample development & shipment on a computer
  • Obtaining samples on the production floor
  • Maintain stock inventory of samples
  • Works with management to dispose of obsolete, damaged, hazardous and expired material
  • Verifies clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count and investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies
  • Prints Work Orders and attachments
  • Issues Materials to Work Orders
  • Closes Work Orders
  • Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
  • Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives
  • Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
  • Demonstrates management's commitment to safety
Required Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Similar or related experience desired: 1-2 years manufacturing experience, understanding of GMP, preferable manufacturing/warehouse experience, ability to learn operations procedures
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Forklift/Material Handling, Inventory Control
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Bench laboratory skills, ability to read, analyze and interpret formulas and results
  • ability to lift 50 lbs.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
  • Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
  • Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
  • 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
  • Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
  • Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
  • Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos' current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
Environment and/or Physical Factors
  • Work is performing in the plant field and may require the use of protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, self-contained breathing apparatus: 66-100%
  • Frequent lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), squatting, climbing, standing, bending, walking, and operating mobile equipment
  • Seldom work in temperature change (Ranges from 70 to ambient) and office work
  • Rarely operating heavy equipment
Shift
  • Day shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
$18.90 - $23.61 an hour
The actual wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.  
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
 
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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About Innophos

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Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cranbury, NJ, US

Year founded

2006