Sample Custodian II

Trinity River Authority of Texas • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing critical sample receipt and sample document evaluation in accordance with TCEQ and Trinity River Authority Laboratory requirements. Follows standard operating procedures and TNI/NELAP protocol for accepting and logging water, wastewater and solid samples for analysis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 30 hours of college courses including basic science and or math courses preferred
• One year of laboratory or chemical material handling or One year of laboratory data entry related experience or one year customer service experience
• Texas Driver’s license.
• Requires knowledge of handling waste related or chemical related materials.
• Knowledge of data entry techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, customers and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain quality control records, document work accurately and perform detailed data entry into computer software systems.
• Receives ongoing supervision. Follows standard operating procedures and/or detailed instructions for each task or assignment; any situation that calls for something different is referred to a supervisor or more senior position.

Nice To Haves

• State Water and/or Wastewater Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Interacts in a professional and positive manner with laboratory customers and state auditors. Reviews sample chain of custody while customer is present for accuracy
• Uses basic laboratory equipment and chemicals to evaluate samples (i.e. infrared temperature meter, bar code scanner, bar code labeling printer, chlorine indicator, pH measurement strips.). Daily ensures that all sample receiving equipment is functioning properly.
• Log samples with all evaluation information data and detail into the Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS). Scan and attach associated documents electronically through the LIMS system to each sample.
• Properly store or distribute samples for in‐house processing. Prepares sampling containers as required including addition of preservatives. Properly prepares samples for shipping or transfer to subcontracted laboratories.
• Maintains LIMS Barcode printer and ensures adequate supply of barcode label supplies. Maintains sample evaluation supplies such as pH measuring strips and aliquot cups.
• Orders internal and external customer supplies and reagents as necessary and prepares those supplies for distribution.
• Maintains laboratory equipment to comply with state and federal laboratory certification, and NELAP accreditation (Bar code labeling system for sample custody tracking). Ensure that temperature logs are posted monthly on all equipment and rooms necessary. Document retention as prescribed.
• Properly dispose of samples.
• Ensures that receiving area is organized and clear of clutter for customer interactions. Ensures supply room is well organized and stocked with adequate levels of needed inventory and audited to control stock.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED