About the position
Position is Full time Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm with potential for flexibility in the hours. Must live a commutable distance to Portsmouth, NH. 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. Assists in preparing bottle kits for delivery to clients and ensures accurate and timely documentation of sample log in, labeling, and routing. Determines the priority level and appropriate testing procedures of samples according to Chain of Custody as well as labels and stores samples in accordance with documented procedures. Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC), matches it to the corresponding quote and notes discrepancies daily. Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not. Logs samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposes and distributes paperwork to Project Managers. Labels samples so they may be identified by the lot number assigned and delivers samples to appropriate labs for analysis daily. 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. Cleans and organizes the department daily to promote a clean, safe work environment and smoother flow of daily operations. 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. Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins Laboratories. Logs all outgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers. Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner. Other job duties as determined by local management.
Responsibilities
- Logs and tracks the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory.
- Assists in preparing bottle kits for delivery to clients.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation of sample log in, labeling, and routing.
- Determines the priority level and appropriate testing procedures of samples according to Chain of Custody.
- Labels and stores samples in accordance with documented procedures.
- Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC) and matches it to the corresponding quote.
- Logs samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposes.
- Labels samples for identification and delivers them to appropriate labs for analysis.
- Prepares bottle kits daily to be shipped to clients for sample collection.
- Cleans and organizes the department daily.
- Maintains and promotes safety and conducts all operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
- Stocks and supplies inventory daily.
- Ships empty coolers back to clients and logs all outgoing coolers.
- Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
- Valid state issued driver's license to operate company vehicles.
- Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check as required for company driver certification.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist for the duration of the shift.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with computers, including Word Processing software and computerized shipping systems.
- Experience with laboratory and testing procedures.
- General mathematics skills.
- Basic composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation knowledge.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize work and pay attention to detail.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Certificate may be required for shipping hazardous chemicals within 90 days of date of hire.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card as well as TSA clearance may be required within 90 days of date of hire.
Benefits
- Compensation range $18-20/hour (DOE).
- Professional development support.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Sustainability initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2025.
