Water Sampler / Field Technician – Dental Waterline HPC Sampling

I-2-I Solutions, Inc.•Chesapeake, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. is seeking a reliable Water Sampler / Field Technician to perform recurring dental unit waterline sampling in support of a Department of Veterans Affairs water-quality testing contract. The technician will collect water samples from dental chairs, Cavitron units, and mobile dental units for bacterial/Heterotrophic Plate Count-type analysis reported as colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL). Samples must be collected, identified, handled, and transferred in accordance with established sampling and chain-of-custody procedures. This is a recurring, part-time assignment with scheduled monthly visits and the possibility of additional retesting or non-routine sampling.

Requirements

Ability to carefully follow written water-sampling and sample-handling procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate sample identification and chain-of-custody documentation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to avoid cross-contamination during sample collection.
Reliable transportation to the assigned VA facilities.
Ability to arrive on time for scheduled sampling appointments.
Ability to comply with federal medical-facility security and badging procedures.
Ability to work professionally in an active healthcare and dental environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous water sampling, environmental sampling, laboratory sample collection, dental waterline sampling, or similar field experience.
Familiarity with microbiological/HPC water sampling and chain-of-custody procedures.

Responsibilities

Report to the designated VA facility at the scheduled date and time.
Complete required facility check-in and badging procedures with VA Police before beginning work.
Coordinate access to the dental sampling locations as directed.
Collect water samples from designated: Dental chairs; Dental unit waterlines; Cavitron units; and Mobile dental units.
Remove applicable handpieces and air-water syringe tips before collecting samples, as required by the sampling procedure.
Use sterile and appropriate sample containers supplied for the project.
Properly identify and label each sample by the designated room, chair, or sampling location.
Maintain accurate sample documentation and chain-of-custody records.
Prevent contamination of samples during collection and handling.
Prepare samples for prompt transfer or shipment to the laboratory in accordance with project procedures.
Use required personal protective equipment while working in the medical facility.
Follow all VA facility safety, security, parking, access, and professional-conduct requirements.
Notify the project manager promptly of any sampling, access, equipment, or documentation problems encountered during the visit.