Sample Receiving Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing, Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Sample Receiving Technician to join our team! The Sample Receiving Technician responsibilities involve assisting and overseeing various aspects of receiving, logging in, pressurizing, screening, and distributing samples.

Responsibilities

• Accept and sign for deliveries; log samples using the company’s LIMS system.
• Open boxes and coolers, inspect shipment contents, and check documentation to ensure all samples are accounted for.
• Pressurize canister samples.
• Read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required by the method, Air Toxics methods, clients, or internal procedures.
• Perform documentation, sample preparation, standard preparation, and data handling in accordance with SOPs or methods.
• Conduct routine maintenance on pressurization instruments.
• Provide miscellaneous support to departments as requested by management.
• Respond to daily requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate any roadblocks encountered while performing routine and non-routine tasks.

Additional Responsibilities (as needed):

• Screen samples and evaluate results.
• Prepare Tedlar Bags and canister dilutions; re-screen when a saturated level of analytes is present.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience working in a fast paced, production environment like food service or manufacturing
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to meet project deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities and a commitment to conducting all activities safely and efficiently.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Word and Excel).
• Ability to handle issues calmly and effectively.
• Physical capability to perform job requirements.
• Availability to work full-time (M-F) during training, with flexibility to rotate weekends and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company’s vision.
• 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

Ability and Skills

Adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures; communicate well with coworkers and management; read, understand and comply with SOPs; ability to lift up to 35 pounds on a continuous basis, stand for prolonged periods; work upright, bend and use hands and arms repetitively to perform moderate physical work duties; the ability to push carts with objects on board weighing up to 50 pounds; hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person or on the phone

Hazardous Material Handling

The Eurofins Air Toxics laboratory houses chemicals necessary for the analysis of various environmental samples. These chemicals can be harmful if not properly handled. The list includes but is not limited to; cryogenic Dewars of liquid nitrogen, compressed gasses including helium, nitrogen and hydrogen, sharps and liquid solvents such as methylene chloride, acetonitrile and acetone. This position requires the ability to safely handle and transport these bulk chemicals. The employee will be required to read and reference the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Injury and Illness Prevention Program for additional information and instruction.

Compensation range: $18 - $20 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Position is full-time, Candidate must be able to work:

• Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm for initial training and
• Monday through Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm once trained.

Possible overtime and weekends as needed.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.