Sample Control Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest, Anchorage, AK

Eurofins•Anchorage, AK

3d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest is seeking a Sample Control Technician in Anchorage, AK. This role involves managing the receipt, logging, labeling, and shipment of samples, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to procedures. The technician will also be responsible for preparing bottle kits, disposing of waste, monitoring equipment, maintaining inventory, and potentially performing courier duties. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks and obtain necessary certifications like DOT and TWIC within 90 days of hire. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as needed, and may require on-call availability for non-routine tasks.

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.
May drive for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

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.
Additional client or location licenses or certifications may be required in order to support client and operational needs.

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 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.
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.
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 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.