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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
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