Sample Management Technician

Job Description

Our Scott, LA laboratory is looking for a Sample Management Technician to join their team. The Sample Management Technician’s primary responsibility is to enter sample IDs and required tests from the chains of custody (COCs) into LIMS in a complete and accurate manner. The Sample Management Technician will receive and document samples and chains of custody (COCs) to check integrity of all aspects of the sample receipt. This position reports to the Sample Management Manager.

The Sample Management Technician:

• Receives sample coolers and containers and documents the receipt.
• Some sample containers of various sizes (250ml, 500ml, 1000ml, etc.) will be required to be opened and checked for adequate preservation. Note: Preservation check is for aqueous samples only. No solvents, liquids, or malodorous samples are tested in this fashion.
• Creates bottle records, generates bottle labels, and labels samples.
• Transfers samples to and from cold or ambient storage areas.
• Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity.
• Removes historical samples from completed jobs and assigns samples for disposal.
• Provides communications regarding sample information to laboratory departments.
• Communicates with clients regarding requests.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• May be required to answer telephone inquiries or requests for bottleware, volumes, and courier pickups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred)
• Associate degree in a science-related field (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: Basic (Required)
• Mathematical Skills: Basic (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic (Required)
• Customer Service Skills: Basic (Required)

Computer Skills

• Computer Skills: Basic (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Constantly
• Move or traverse: Constantly
• Sit: Frequently
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Constantly
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: None
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: None
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Constantly 50 lbs