Sample Receiving, Environment Testing, Earth City, MO

Eurofins•St. Louis, MO

3h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins is hiring a Sample Receiving Technician in Earth City, MO. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with overtime as needed. This entry-level role offers significant growth opportunities within a specialty lab focusing on radiochemistry and metals analysis. The Sample Receiving Technician is responsible for logging and tracking the receipt and shipment of all samples, preparing bottle kits for clients, and ensuring accurate documentation. Key duties include verifying sample receipt against Chain of Custody (COC), logging samples into the Lab Management System, labeling samples, preparing bottle kits for shipment, and forwarding samples to other laboratories as required. The role also involves proper disposal of samples and waste, monitoring freezer and cooler temperatures, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, managing inventory, performing splits and composites, and potentially conducting courier duties. Client interaction must be professional and appropriate. Other duties may be assigned by local management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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.
Perform other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Computer skills
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication (oral and written)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Responsibilities

Logs and tracks the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory and verifies receipt of samples.
Assists in preparing bottle kits for delivery to clients and ensures accurate and timely documentation of sample log in, labeling, and routing.
Determines the priority level and appropriate testing procedures of samples according to Chain of Custody as well as labels and stores samples in accordance with documented procedures.
Responsible for proper disposal of samples and waste in accordance with all applicable procedures.
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.
Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples.
Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins Laboratories.
Logs all outgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers.
Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
Other job duties as determined by local management.