Sample and Receiving Technician

Eurofins•Barberton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sample and Receiving Technician prepares outgoing bottle-kit shipments and sample coolers for delivery to the laboratory, receives and assembles bottle orders using the Eurofins LIMS system (TALs), and helps keep supplies stocked and the shipping and receiving area safe and organized. The role involves working professionally with project managers, clients, and coworkers, and verifying bottle orders before delivery. The technician picks up and delivers samples and bottle orders as needed. They count samples and check them against the Chain of Custody, inspect samples for damage and hold-time concerns, receive and sign Chain of Custody documents, and ensure clients complete them when releasing samples. Samples are transported on ice between client sites, the service center, and subcontracted laboratories. The position also requires following courier procedures and fleet-safety policies, using maps or directions to reach client locations, recording arrival and departure times in a courier log, maintaining vehicle and mileage records, and keeping the delivery vehicle in proper working order. Other sample-control duties may be assigned by the Service Center Manager. The position is based in Barberton, Ohio, with either a third-shift schedule of Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., or a first-shift schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The posted pay range starts at $19.00 per hour, with the actual rate based in part on experience and other factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Ability to prioritize.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Ability to read maps and follow directions.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Prepare outgoing shipments of bottle kits and sample coolers for delivery to the laboratory.
Receive bottle orders from project managers in the Eurofins LIMS system (TALs) and prepare kits as directed.
Communicate professionally with project managers, clients, and coworkers about orders and their status.
Restock supplies when received.
Verify that bottle orders are valid and complete before delivery.
Maintain a safe shipping and receiving area.
Perform duties outlined in the SOP for Couriers.
Pick up and deliver samples and bottle orders as needed.
Count samples received from clients and confirm they match the Chain of Custody; check that samples are not broken or damaged.
Receive and sign the Chain of Custody, and ensure clients sign, date, and record the time when releasing samples.
Transport samples on ice between client sites, the service center, and subcontracted laboratories.
Unload samples and inspect for damage or exceeded hold times to maintain sample integrity.
Follow directions or use maps to locate client sites specified in courier requests.
Record arrival and departure times for pickups and deliveries in the courier log book.
Maintain vehicle-maintenance and mileage records and submit them at the end of each month.
Follow Section 14 of the Corporate Safety Manual on Transportation and Fleet Safety and comply with the Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy.
Maintain the delivery vehicle in proper working order.
Perform other sample-control duties as assigned by the Service Center Manager.