Job Description

Our Scott, LA laboratory is looking for a Part time Sample Custody Specialist to join their team! The Sample Custody Specialist's primary responsibilities are to receive samples, prepare bottle kits for clients, deliver samples to the labs, dispose of expired samples, and work in shipping and receiving. The Sample Custody Specialist is responsible for following all health and safety procedures and promoting a safe working environment throughout the department and the laboratory.

Job Functions:

• Receives/unpacks sample coolers and containers and documents the receipt in an efficient and timely manner
• Verifies and records sample receipt temperatures
• Performs preservation checks on aqueous samples within various containers (i.e. 250ml, 500ml, 1000ml, etc.), not applicable to solvents, liquids, or malodorous samples
• Creates jobs, enters bottle records, and generates bottle labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody (COC)
• Applies sample labels to sample containers
• Transfers samples between sample reception, cold or ambient storage areas, and laboratory departments
• Ships sample coolers and packages
• Prepares client bottle kits
• Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity
• Removes historical samples from completed jobs and assigns samples for disposal; disposes of expired samples
• Communicates sample information to Client Services team and lab operations to ensure timely
• Adheres to lab and sample management SOPs to ensure that proper sampling handling procedures are followed
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Associate degree in a science-related field and experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred)
• Basic English language skills (Required)
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push or pull upwards of 50+ lbs on a frequent basis (Required)

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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