Part-time Water Sampling Technician

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Water Sampling Technician is a part-time, field-based role responsible for collecting, documenting, packaging, and shipping water samples from designated VA Medical Center facilities in support of Legionella prevention, sterile processing water quality, dialysis water testing, dental waterline testing, and related compliance programs. The sampler is the on-site face of I-2-I Solutions and represents the company directly to VA facility personnel, infection prevention staff, and water safety committees. This work is expected to occur primarily during normal business hours, based on facility access requirements and approved sampling schedules. The sampler will travel to assigned facilities on a routine schedule, perform sample collection in accordance with VHA Directive 1061 and AAMI ST108 protocols, conduct on-site field measurements where required, maintain strict chain-of-custody, and ensure timely shipment of samples to the laboratory via FedEx overnight delivery.

Requirements

• Environmental or water sampling certification preferred. State environmental, drinking water, wastewater, industrial hygiene, or related certifications are preferred where applicable. Equivalent hands-on healthcare water sampling experience may substitute for formal certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience collecting water samples in healthcare, institutional, commercial, or regulated environments.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident eligible to pass a VA background investigation and receive a VA-issued PIV Card.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Clean driving record required.
• Applicants must be available to perform sampling during normal business hours based on VA facility schedules, access requirements, and approved sampling windows.
• Ability to walk extensively through large hospital campuses, climb stairs, lift up to 30 lbs, including sample coolers and shipping containers, and work in mechanical and utility spaces.
• Comfortable using mobile applications, web-based data entry platforms, QR code scanning, and basic Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting VHA Directive 1061, ASHRAE 188, AAMI ST108, or Legionella water management programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, documenting, packaging, and shipping water samples from designated VA Medical Center facilities.
• Performing sample collection in accordance with VHA Directive 1061 and AAMI ST108 protocols.
• Conducting on-site field measurements where required.
• Maintaining strict chain-of-custody.
• Ensuring timely shipment of samples to the laboratory via FedEx overnight delivery.
• Interacting professionally with VA medical, engineering, infection prevention, and administrative personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed