Sample Control Technician I - Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Southeast - Fort Myers, FL

Eurofins USA Environment Testing•Fort Myers, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sample Control Technician I position is responsible for logging and tracking the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory, verifying sample receipt, and preparing bottle kits for client delivery. This role ensures accurate and timely documentation of sample log-in, labeling, and routing, determining sample priority and testing procedures based on Chain of Custody. The technician will also be responsible for sample storage, proper disposal of samples and waste, and may perform courier duties, including pick-up and delivery of samples, as well as customer service and driving responsibilities to support laboratory and client needs. Maintaining walk-in coolers, shipping empty coolers, logging outgoing coolers, and maintaining company vehicles are also part of the role. The position requires professional and appropriate client interaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid state issued driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check as required for company driver certification.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
Office practices and equipment
Computers, word processing software and database software
Laboratory and testing procedures
General mathematics
Basic composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation
Basic oral and written communication skills
Communicate orally and in writing
Organize work and pay attention to detail
Computers and basic office equipment
Computerized shipping systems
Personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card as well as TSA clearance may be required within 90 days of date of hire.
Additional client or location licenses or certifications may be required in order to support client and operational needs.
May drive for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

Logs and tracks the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory.
Verifies receipt of samples against Chain of Custody (COC), matches it to the corresponding quote, and notes discrepancies.
Determines the priority level and appropriate testing procedures of samples according to Chain of Custody.
Labels and stores samples in accordance with documented procedures.
Prepares bottle kits for delivery to clients.
Performs pick-up and delivery of samples as necessary.
Responsible for proper disposal of samples and waste in accordance with all applicable procedures.
Monitors freezer and cooler temperatures daily.
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 and assists with inventory of supplies.
Performs splits and composites as needed upon request.
May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
Will be compliant with all driver procedures, certification, and Company driver policies.
Must be willing to be on-call during non-business hours in order to perform non-routine sampling and delivery.
Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples.
Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins Environment Testing America Laboratories.
Logs all outgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers.
Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.
Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.