Sample and Receiving Technician

Eurofins USA Environment Testing•Barberton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sample and Receiving Technician prepares outgoing bottle kits and sample coolers, receives bottle orders through Eurofins’ TALs LIMS system, and supports sample pickup and delivery. The role interacts professionally with project managers and clients, communicates order status to coworkers, restocks supplies, verifies bottle orders, and maintains a safe shipping and receiving area. The technician counts samples against the Chain of Custody, checks for damage, obtains required signatures and records, and transports samples on ice to the service center or a subcontracted laboratory. The position also involves documenting pickup and delivery times, tracking vehicle maintenance and mileage, maintaining the delivery vehicle, and following company courier and fleet safety procedures. Other sample-control duties may be assigned by the Service Center Manager. The position is located in Barberton, Ohio. The listed schedule is either Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM (3rd shift), or Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (1st shift). The starting pay range begins at $19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely 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, with 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.
Use Eurofins’ TALs LIMS system to receive bottle orders from project managers and prepare kits as directed.
Interact appropriately and professionally with project managers and clients.
Communicate order status effectively with coworkers.
Restock supplies when received.
Verify bottle orders for validity and completeness before delivery.
Maintain the shipping and receiving area to ensure a safe work environment.
Perform duties outlined in the SOP for Couriers.
Pick up and deliver samples and bottle orders as needed.
Count samples received from clients and ensure they match the Chain of Custody.
Check samples for breakage or damage; receive and sign the Chain of Custody.
Ensure clients sign and date the Chain of Custody and record the time when releasing samples.
Transport samples on ice between client sites, the service center, and subcontracted laboratories.
Unload samples and inspect them for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.
Follow directions or maps to locate client offices and sites listed on courier request forms.
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’s Transportation and Fleet Safety requirements 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.