Water Quality Sampling Technician – Sterile Processing Services (SPS)

I-2-I Solutions, Inc.•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

I-2-I Solutions is seeking an experienced Water Quality Sampling Technician to support water quality testing at three Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities in Massachusetts. The role supports hospital Sterile Processing Services (SPS) water systems, including critical water, utility water, and steam systems. The technician collects samples, performs applicable on-site water quality measurements, prepares samples for laboratory analysis, and maintains accurate sampling documentation in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 and project requirements. Work includes recurring monthly and quarterly sampling, as well as additional sampling when results fall outside established limits. The work is on-site at the Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton VA Medical Centers. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, on scheduled sampling days. The anticipated project start is March 2027, subject to contract award and final scheduling.

Requirements

More than five years of professional water sampling experience.
Demonstrated experience collecting water samples for chemical and microbiological analysis.
Knowledge of proper sampling techniques and sample preservation, handling, and transportation requirements.
Experience using and calibrating portable water quality testing instruments.
Ability to follow written sampling protocols and maintain accurate field documentation.
Ability to travel among the three assigned VA facilities.
Availability for scheduled monthly and quarterly sampling and required resampling within two business days.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with water sampling in healthcare facilities or other regulated environments.
Experience with Sterile Processing Service (SPS) water systems.
Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 water quality requirements.
Experience with reverse osmosis systems and critical-water distribution systems.
Experience with utility-water and steam system sampling.
Experience collecting Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) and endotoxin samples.
Experience with electronic field reporting, sample tracking, and chain-of-custody procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled water sampling at three VA Medical Centers according to the approved sampling plan and project requirements.
Collect samples from designated points, including individual SPS fixtures, reverse osmosis systems, washer-disinfectors, Medivator units, decontamination sinks, utility-water points, and steam system testing points.
Perform applicable on-site chemistry measurements, including pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, and total hardness, using calibrated instruments and approved procedures.
Collect samples for laboratory analysis of Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) and bacterial endotoxin.
Follow applicable ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 procedures and testing requirements for critical water, utility water, and steam; collect separate samples from each required fixture.
Use appropriate sampling containers, labeling, collection techniques, and quality control procedures.
Maintain accurate sampling records, including locations, dates and times, field readings, equipment calibration, and quality control information.
Label, package, preserve, and prepare samples for laboratory analysis while maintaining traceability and chain-of-custody documentation.
Follow sample temperature, preservation, transportation, and holding-time requirements and coordinate timely delivery or shipment to the designated laboratory.
Coordinate sample submissions and collection issues with the laboratory and project management team, ensuring time-sensitive samples are handled according to testing requirements.
Perform quarterly sampling at designated utility-water and steam testing points.
Be available for unscheduled resampling after out-of-range results and complete required resampling within two business days during normal business hours.
Promptly report unusual field readings, sampling difficulties, and potential water quality concerns to project management.
Submit sampling records, chain-of-custody forms, and related documentation in a timely manner, and enter or upload records and field results into the designated project records system.
Follow project quality control procedures, sampling instructions, VA facility requirements, hospital safety procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Coordinate with VA representatives and the I-2-I Solutions project team to complete assigned sampling activities.