Water Sampling Technician

I-2-I Solutions, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Water Sampling Technician on a contract basis to support a federal water-quality testing project at VA facilities in Cleveland, Ohio.

You will collect water samples, document field activities, and ensure proper labeling and chain-of-custody for laboratory submission. The role requires working at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center and VA Outpatient Surgery Center with adherence to VA safety procedures and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting water-quality samples is required.
• Healthcare/government or commercial laboratory environment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of proper water-sample collection, handling, labeling, and transportation procedures.
• Ability to complete sampling documentation and maintain chain-of-custody records.

Responsibilities

• Collect water samples from designated points at VA facilities.
• Follow sampling procedures, schedules, and handling requirements.
• Label, document, package, and maintain samples for laboratory submission.
• Coordinate sampling with VA personnel and facility representatives.
• Transport or ensure timely delivery of samples to the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate sampling records and documentation.
• Report sampling issues or access problems encountered in the field.
• Perform sampling during required hours and per schedule.
• Follow VA facility safety, infection-control, and access requirements.

Skills

Water sampling

Field documentation

Chain-of-custody

Sampling procedures

Independent work

Job description

Job Description — Water Sampling Technician

Job Title: Water Sampling Technician
Employment Type: Contract / Temporary
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Work Location: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center and VA Outpatient Surgery Center

Job Summary

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. is seeking a qualified Water Sampling Technician to support a federal water-quality testing project at VA facilities in Cleveland, Ohio.

The technician will be responsible for collecting water samples from designated sampling locations and preparing them for delivery to the designated laboratory in accordance with the project requirements and applicable sampling procedures.

Work Locations

• Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
  10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
• VA Outpatient Surgery Center
  8901 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106

Key Responsibilities

• Collect water samples from designated points of collection throughout the VA facilities.
• Follow the project’s sampling procedures, schedules, and handling requirements.
• Properly label, document, package, and maintain samples for laboratory submission.
• Coordinate scheduled sampling activities with VA personnel and facility representatives.
• Transport or otherwise ensure timely delivery of collected samples to the designated laboratory.
• Maintain accurate sampling records and documentation.
• Report any sampling issues, access problems, or other deficiencies encountered during field activities.
• Perform sampling during the required facility operating hours and according to the scheduled testing frequency.
• Follow all applicable VA facility safety, infection-control, and access requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience collecting water-quality samples is required.
• Experience working in healthcare, government, or commercial laboratory environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of proper water-sample collection, handling, labeling, and transportation procedures.
• Ability to accurately complete sampling documentation and maintain chain-of-custody records, where applicable.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with facility personnel.
• Professional communication skills and reliable attendance.
• Ability to pass any facility-required background investigation or access requirements.

Project-Specific Information

Sampling will support testing associated with AAMI ST108 water-quality requirements , including utility water, critical/AER water, steam, domestic water, and dental-line testing. The SOW identifies multiple sampling locations across the two Cleveland VA facilities.

Important: The position is for sample collection and related field documentation only. Laboratory analysis and other specialized services are handled separately.