Sample Custodian

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

Port Orchard (WA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 44,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sample Custodian to provide clerical and administrative laboratory support within the EPA Region 10 Laboratory. You will handle samples storage, assist with equipment and LIMS entries, and ensure compliance with SOPs.

The role demands strong organization, safety awareness, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a federal contractor environment. Associates degree or relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Requires ability to obtain government security clearance.
Strong organization and time-management skills required.
Adherence to safety standards and procedures.
Ability to collect data, process forms and prepare reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Handle shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and logging samples.
Open coolers, inspect shipments and verify contents.
Enter data into a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Adhere to SOPs, health and safety policies and quality control requirements.

Skills

Security clearance ability

Organization and time-management

Safety compliance

Data collection & reporting

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Sciences or Business

HS Diploma with 6 years environmental lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Sample Custodian provides clerical and administrative laboratory support for the environmental organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and biology departments at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Laboratory. Handles sensitive equipment, provides support for preparation for short-term storage of upcoming sample analyses. Must have experience storage and retrieval of samples in laboratory settings.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees;

Medical - Dental - Vision
Company Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K) Immediate Vesting
Professional Development Assistance
Legal Aid Assistance Program
Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
Personal Time Off
Observance of Federal Holidays

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Essential Requirements

Must be able to obtain government security clearance.
Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and apply technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.
Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and apply technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance.
Knowledge and ability to collect data, process forms and compose reports.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel.
Proficient skills using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs all the different aspects of shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and logging samples.
Duties include opening coolers and inspecting contents of shipments, checking documentation to ensure contents of cooler are accurately listed, distributing sample containers to appropriate storage locations, entering the information into a laboratory information management system (LIMS) and organizing spent samples for disposal.
The position requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment including, but not limited to, eye safety glasses, gloves, and other personal protective equipment.

Education/Experience

Associates Degree in Physical Sciences or Business and a minimum of three (3) years in an environmental laboratory or HS Diploma with minimum of six (6) years of experience in an environmental laboratory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office or field environment. Regularly required to sit, speak and hear. Frequently required to walk. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Able to withstand the rigors of inclement weather to include extreme heat and cold. May be required to carry up to 40 pounds of training equipment. Exposed to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Capable of walking long distances over broken ground and may have to remain standing for extended periods of time in order to support training on range operations. Capable of climbing up/down on a variety of military and armored vehicle platforms.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

The estimated pay range for this role is $25 to $32 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes