Sample Coordinator

Intertek Global • Champaign, IL

72d • $19 - $22

About The Position

Intertek is searching for a Sample Coordinator to join our Food Services team in our Champaign, IL office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in nutraceutical analysis! Intertek's Food Services protects our client's brands and reputation with a better food supply chain, from the farm to fork. With the food industry increasingly subject to scrutiny, testing to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and to protect public health is a must.

Requirements

• Knowledge of business administration and basic chemical principles
• HS degree; AS/BA/BS Business or related degree preferred
• 1-4 years of related experience
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents, chemicals and materials
• Organization, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and vendors
• Basic mathematical skills, including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percents
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates

Responsibilities

• Receive and log samples into the LIMS
• Receive and log chemicals and standards into the LIMS
• Distribute samples to chemists maintaining chain of custody
• Dispose of sample after 2-month retain
• Contact clients regarding sample discrepancies, requested rush delivery, and damaged or missing samples

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees