Sample Control Technician

Job Description

The Sample Control Technician logs and tracks the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory and verifies receipt of samples. They also assist in preparing bottle kits for delivery to clients and ensure accurate and timely documentation of sample log in, labeling, and routing. The technician determines the priority level and appropriate testing procedures of samples according to Chain of Custody. They label and store samples in accordance with documented procedures and may be responsible for pick-up and delivery of samples as well as additional customer service, driving, or courier duties as necessary to support laboratory and client needs.

• Collects, documents, packages, and ships samples in accordance with appropriate project-specific sampling and analysis plans/protocols.
• Assists with routine and non-routine data collection activities for environmental monitoring programs, which may involve hazardous material/waste project sites.
• Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC).
• Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
• Prepares bottle kits daily to be shipped to clients to collect samples and return for analysis in accordance with established procedures including EPA and DOT requirements.
• Forwards samples to other laboratories in accordance with DOT regulations as needed to run tests that are not performed at that location.
• Disposes of spent samples, waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains and promotes safety and conducts all operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
• Stocks and supplies inventory daily and assists with inventory of supplies to maintain proper quantity of materials to perform tasks appropriately.
• May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
• Will be compliant with all driver procedures, certification, and Company driver policies.
• Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Bottle order prep duties

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Valid US Driver's License
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Candidate will have experience in:

• A professional, knowledgeable, confident, and friendly demeanor.
• Customer service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be detail oriented with the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently and have the ability to follow complex instructions
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and a willingness to meet daily commitments with a widely varying workload
• Ability to read maps and follow directions
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Additional Information

• Position Hours: Tuesday- Friday 9 AM- 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM- 2 PM.
• Starting Range for Position is $18-19/hr
• Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.
• We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
• We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
• Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
• Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com