Supply Technician

Job Duties

Responsible for the receipt, identification, preparation, distribution, and storage of all types of monitoring, surveillance, special agent and compliance investigative samples.

Ensures the proper handling and storage of incoming/reserve samples and ensures the legal integrity of those samples.

Assures the correct target tissues are distributed to the appropriate laboratory sections and maintains control of samples designated for multiple disciplines.

Maintains sufficient inventory and distributes all shipping supplies and sampling kits for FSIS sampling programs and special programs, upon request.

Ensures all work adheres and meets the requirements under International Organization for Standardization 17025 (ISO 17025).

Prepares sample boxes for return to inspectors. Cleans or recovers overwraps, restocks appropriate supplies, and affixes project-specific labels to boxes.

Receives/delivers all laboratory supplies, equipment, furniture, and chemicals purchased by the laboratory.

Processes related documentation, inputs items in laboratory inventory database, and obtains certificates of analysis.

Maintains contract carrier's (e.g., Federal Express, UPS) shipping database.

Provides input to the Lead Supply and Sample Handling Specialist before the start of new projects to ensure timely and proper shipment of sampling supplies.

Enters information relative to the receipt and shipment of supplies and reagents into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Maintains forklift certification, knowledge of warehouse safety rules, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and regulations governing hazardous waste.

Determines which samples involve chain of custody requirements for legal samples to be used as evidence and maintains required documentation.

Maintains knowledge of directives, memos, work instructions, rules, and regulations to monitor safety, health, and the environment of surrounding areas.