Sample Control Technician

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $18–$19/hr

Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM

Career development

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is hiring a Sample Control Technician to join our Tinley Park team. The role logs and tracks sample receipt and shipment, prepares bottle kits for clients, and ensures accurate documentation and Chain of Custody.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, can lift up to 50 lbs, hold a valid US driver’s license, and can work in the US without sponsorship. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, with starting pay of $18–$19 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Valid US Driver's License.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Logs and tracks receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory.
• Assists in preparing bottle kits for clients and ensures accurate documentation.
• Verifies Chain of Custody and stores samples per procedures.
• May perform courier duties and client interaction as needed.
• Maintains safety and proper disposal of samples and waste.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organization

Maps & routing

Independent / team player

Self-motivated

Lift 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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.

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

Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for a Sample Control Technician to join our Team!

The Sample Control Technician logs and tracks the receipt and shipment of all samples into and out of the laboratory and verifies receipt of samples. As a Sample Control Technician you will also be assigned to assist in preparing bottle kits for delivery to clients and ensuring 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. You will also be required to label and store samples in accordance with documented procedures. Additionally, the Sample Control Technician 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.

Sample Control Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Collects, documents, packages, and ships samples in accordance with appropriate project-specific sampling and analysis plans/protocols.
• Assists with routine and non-routine data collection activities for environmental monitoring programs, which may involve hazardous material/waste project sites.
• Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC),
• Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Bottle order prep duties
• Other job duties as determined by local management.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Valid US Driver's License
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Candidate will have experience in:

• Professional, knowledgeable, confident, and friendly demeanor.
• Customer service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be detail oriented with the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently and have the ability to follow complex instructions
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and a willingness to meet daily commitments with a widely varying workload
• Ability to read maps and follow directions
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Additional Information

Position Hours: Monday- Friday 8 AM- 5 PM

Starting Range for Position is $18-19/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.

• We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
• We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
• Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
• Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.