Sample Custodian

About the role

The Sample Custodian provides clerical and administrative laboratory support for the environmental organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and biology departments at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Laboratory.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens.

Responsibilities

Handles sensitive equipment, provides support for preparation for short-term storage of upcoming sample analyses, and must have experience with storage and retrieval of samples in laboratory settings.

• Performs all the different aspects of shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and logging samples.
• Duties include opening coolers and inspecting contents of shipments, checking documentation to ensure contents of cooler are accurately listed, distributing sample containers to appropriate storage locations, entering the information into a laboratory information management system (LIMS) and organizing spent samples for disposal.

The position requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain government security clearance.
• Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and apply technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.
• Knowledge and ability to collect data, process forms and compose reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Physical Sciences or Business and a minimum of three (3) years in an environmental laboratory or HS Diploma with minimum of six (6) years of experience in an environmental laboratory.

Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in an office or field environment. Regularly required to sit, speak and hear. Frequently required to walk. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Able to withstand the rigors of inclement weather to include extreme heat and cold.

Benefits

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role is $25 to $32 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.