Service Center Laboratory Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, West Sacramento

The Service Center Laboratory Technician is responsible for pick-up, delivery, and acceptance and distribution of samples to primary laboratory as well as analysis of short hold samples at the service center. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Service Center Technician responsibilitiesInteract with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally, in-person, via email, and over the phone.Receive and sign the Chain of Custody.Ensure that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.Inspect samples for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.Repack samples in coolers for shipping down to main Tustin lab.Must be able to lift 50 lbs coolers for shipping.Prepare bottle orders for clients.Maintain the shipping/receiving area to ensure a safe work environment.This position may occasionally include sample pickups. Clean driving record required. Laboratory Technician responsibilitiesPrepare and analyze environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOPs.Prepare samples using standard techniquesPerform chemical analysis using standard techniquesCalculate dataRecord and report data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisorPerform routine instrument maintenanceResponsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins EHS and QA standardsDispose of samples according to guidelines to remain in compliance with EPA and EHS requirements.Responsible for general housekeeping in the work areaAble to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to ion chromatography and UV-Vis, plus instrument-specific data systems.Work under close supervision using routine and standard methodsAliquot and weigh samplesWash glasswareOther duties as assigned.