Sample Control Technician - Eurofins Environment Testing - Jackson, TN

Eurofins USA Environment Testing•Jackson, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sample Control Technician I logs and tracks the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory, verifying receipt against the Chain of Custody (COC). This role assists in preparing bottle kits for client delivery, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of sample log-in, labeling, and routing. The technician determines sample priority and appropriate testing procedures, labels and stores samples according to procedures, and may be responsible for sample pick-up and delivery, customer service, driving, or courier duties. Additionally, the role involves the proper disposal of samples and waste in accordance with all applicable procedures. The company is 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.

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.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card as well as TSA clearance may be required within 90 days of date of hire.
May drive for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.
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
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

Nice To Haves

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 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.
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.
Other job duties as determined by local management.