Sample Control Technician, (20-30 hours/week) Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest, Tacoma, WA

Eurofins USA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental testing seeks a Sample Control Technician I for part-time work in Tacoma. This role involves managing sample logistics, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail and a high school diploma, with opportunities for development within a committed and diverse organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DOT Certificate may be required within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receives and logs incoming samples accurately.
• Prepares sample kits and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness in the workspace.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization

Basic Math Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Part-time

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies 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 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.

With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. Our network supports public and private clients—including DoD, DOE, and municipalities—through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure. We offer comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering a wide range of analytes including PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, radiochemicals, and more.

Job Description

Logs and tracks the receipt and shipment of all samples and verifies receipt of samples. Assists in preparing bottle kits fordelivery to clients and ensures accurate and timely documentation of sample login, labeling, and routing. Determines the priority level and appropriate testingprocedures of samples according to Chain of Custody as well as labels andstores samples in accordance with documented procedures. Additionally, theSample Control Technician I may be responsible for pick-up and delivery ofsamples as well as additional customer service, driving, or courier duties asnecessary to support laboratory and client needs. Sample Control Technicianswill also be responsible for proper disposal of samples and waste in accordancewith all applicable procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulationsand verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC), matches it to the corresponding quote andnotes discrepancies daily. Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeksresolution for those that are not.
• Logs samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposesand distributes paperwork to Project Managers.
• Labels samples so they may be identified by the lot number assigns and delivers samples toappropriate labs for analysis daily.
• Prepares bottle kits daily to be shipped to clients to collect samples and return for analysis inaccordance with established procedures including EPA and DOT requirements.
• Forwards samples to other laboratories in accordance with DOT regulations as needed to run teststhat are not performed at that location.
• Disposes of spent samples, waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance withestablished procedures.
• Monitors freezer and cooler temperatures daily to confirm that the readings are within SOPguidelines.
• Cleans and organizes the department daily to promote a clean, safe work environment andsmoother flow of daily operations.
• Maintains and promotes safety and conducts all operations in a safe and environmentallycompliant manner.
• Stocks and supplies inventory daily and assists with inventory of supplies to maintain properquantity of materials to perform tasks appropriately.
• Performs splits and composites as needed upon request.
• May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
• Will be compliant with all driver procedures, certification, and Company driver policies.
• Must be willing to be on-call during non-business hours in order to perform non-routine samplingand 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 alloutgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers.
• Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Other job duties as determined by local management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensure/Certificate/Registration:
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Certificate may be required forshipping hazardous chemicals within 90 days of date of hire.
• Valid state issued driver's license to operate company vehicles
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check as required for companydriver certification.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card as well asTSA clearance may be required within 90 days of date of hire.
• Additional client or location licenses or certifications may be required inorder to support client and operational needs.
• May drive for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is part-time, working 20 - 30 hours / week. Tuesday- Saturday between 12 pm - 5pm with possibility of overtime.

Candidates located within commutable distance of Tacoma, WA are encouraged to apply.

Compensation range:$19-22/ hour

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.