Sample Control Technician - Eurofins Environment Testing - Boise, ID

Eurofins•Boise, ID

14h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. They are dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states, supporting public and private clients with comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste. The Sample Control Technician I is responsible for logging and tracking the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory, verifying receipt, and assisting in preparing bottle kits for clients. This role ensures accurate and timely documentation of sample log-in, labeling, and routing, and determines the priority level and appropriate testing procedures according to the Chain of Custody. The technician labels and stores samples in accordance with documented procedures and may also be responsible for pick-up and delivery of samples, as well as additional customer service, driving, or courier duties. Proper disposal of samples and waste in accordance with all applicable procedures is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Certificate may be required for shipping hazardous chemicals within 90 days of date of hire.
Valid state issued driver's license to operate company vehicles
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check as required for company driver certification.
Additional client or location licenses or certifications may be required in order to support client and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

General Lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

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 assigns 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.
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.
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.
Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples.
Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins TestAmerica 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.
Other job duties as determined by local management.