Sample Custodian R8540

Chickasaw Nation Industries•Port Orchard, WA

44d•$25 - $32

About The Position

The Sample Custodian provides clerical and administrative laboratory support for the environmentalanic chemistry, ianic chemistry and biology departments at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Laboratory. Handles sensitive equipment, provides support for preparation for short-term storage of uing sample analyses. Must have experience storage and retrieval of samples in laboratory settings. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holdingpany with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government andmercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and ads to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain government security clearance.
Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance.
Goodanization and time-management skills.
Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.
Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance.
Knowledge and ability to collect data, process forms andpose reports.
Excellent verbal and writtenmunications skills with ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel.
Proficient skills using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Associates Degree in Physical Sciences or Business and a minimum of three (3) years in an environmental laboratory or HS Diploma with minimum of six (6) years of experience in an environmental laboratory.

Responsibilities

Performs all the different aspects of shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and logging samples.
Duties include opening coolers and inspecting contents of shipments, checking documentation to ensure contents of cooler are accurately listed, distributing sample containers to appropriate storage locations, entering the information into a laboratory information management system (LIMS) andanizing spent samples for disposal.
The position requires strict adnce to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment including, but not limited to, eye safety glasses, gloves, and other personal protective equipment.