Sample Control Technician

Eurofins•Farmington Hills, MI

9h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for a Sample Control Technician to join our Columbus, Ohio Team! 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. As a Sample Control Technician you will also be assigned to assist in preparing bottle kits for delivery to clients and ensuring 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. You will also be required to label and store samples in accordance with documented procedures. Additionally, the Sample Control Technician may be responsible for pick-up and delivery of samples as well as additional customer service, driving, or courier duties as necessary to support laboratory and client needs. Sample Control Technicians will also be responsible for proper disposal of samples and waste in accordance with all applicable procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
Valid US Driver's License
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Professional, knowledgeable, confident, and friendly demeanor.
Customer service experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be detail oriented with the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently and have the ability to follow complex instructions
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and a willingness to meet daily commitments with a widely varying workload
Ability to read maps and follow directions
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Collects, documents, packages, and ships samples in accordance with appropriate project-specific sampling and analysis plans/protocols.
Assists with routine and non-routine data collection activities for environmental monitoring programs, which may involve hazardous material/waste project sites
Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC),
Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
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.
Forwards samples to other laboratories in accordance with DOT regulations as needed to run tests that are not performed at that location.
Disposes of spent samples, waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
Monitors freezer and cooler temperatures daily to confirm that the readings are within SOP guidelines.
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.
May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
Will be compliant with all driver procedures, certification, and Company driver policies.
Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.
Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
Bottle order prep duties
Other job duties as determined by local management.