Sample Control Technician - Eurofins Built Environment Testing - Marlton, NJ

Sample Control Technician

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. Sample Control Technicians will also be responsible for proper disposal of samples and waste in accordance with all applicable procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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, assigns 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.
• Must be willing to be on-call during non-business hours during busy season.
• Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples.
• Ships empty coolers back to clients. 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.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. A BS in Biology or Chemistry is strongly preferred.
• Valid state issued driver's license

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Office practices and equipment
• Computers, word processing software and database software
• Laboratory and testing procedures
• General mathematics
• Basic composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation
• Basic oral and written communication skills
• Communicate orally and in writing
• Organize work and pay attention to detail
• Computers and basic office equipment
• Computerized shipping systems
• Use personal protective equipment

Requirements:

• 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

Position is full-time working 8:30 am - 5:00 pm either Tuesday - Saturday or Monday - Friday. Strongly prefer someone who can work the Tuesday - Saturday schedule. Would also consider someone who can work a later schedule such as 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Marlton, NJ are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate: $20/hr

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee's full-time or part-time regular status.