Sample Control Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest - Tacoma, WA

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

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. Additionally, the Sample Control Technician I may be responsible for pick-up and delivery of samples as well as additional customer service, driving, or courier duties as 
necessary to support laboratory and client needs. 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 in order to perform non-routine sampling and delivery. 
 Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples. 
 Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins Environment Testing Laboratories. Logs all outgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers. 
 Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner. 

 May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs. 
Will be compliant with all driver procedures, certification, and Company driver policies. Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.  
 Other job duties as determined by local management. 

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

 
Ability and /or Skills 
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 
 Personal protective equipment 

Additional Information

Compensation range: $19 - $23 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

• Position is Full-time Monday - Friday day shift with overtime or weekend work as