Sample Custodian, Environment Testing, Cranston RI

Performs sample handling in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental laboratories. Participates in documenting and performing tasks necessary to maintain the integrity of samples and support the analytical data. 

Position is full-time Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Must live a commutable distance to Cranston RI

Compensation- $18-20/hour (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the  handling and disposal of samples and laboratory waste.

• Perform sample custodial duties including, but not limited to: sample inventory upon receipt, sample storage, and sample disposal.  Sample disposal is carried out in a timely manner to allow for storage capacity.

• Participates in the management of hazardous waste by ensuring hazardous waste is properly stored and disposed of.  Directly responsible for sample dumping, weekly inspection of satellite containers and the drum storage area, and informing Metals Manager when drums need to be shipped.  Assists in moving the  drums to loading area for departure. 

• Responsible for all non-reportable spill cleanup at ESS Laboratory.  Handles spill cleanup in a timely fashion and notifies Laboratory Director and /or Operations Manager immediately.

• Assist laboratory in the disposal of cardboard boxes, bottles and other laboratory solid waste.

• Assists laboratory with glassware cleaning for all departments.

• Assist laboratory purchasing agent in the receipt, storage, and delivery of laboratory supplies

• Assists the Logistics Supervisor in processing customer requests for cooler kits and sample containers in a timely, cost effective manner. Cleans and stores coolers.

• Assists the Logistic Supervisor in sample pickup when necessary.

• Assists field technicians with ISCO cleanup, bottle orders, and field sampling when necessary.

• Accountable for accurate documentation in accordance with ESS Laboratory policy and SOPs.

• When needed, assists the Sample Receipt Supervisor and Sample receiver with the sample receiving process.  Continually aware of and meets holding time/commitments required by external and internal clients.

• Assists chemists and other technicians as needed.

• Perform all responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with ESS Laboratory safety policy. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment that is in compliance with the requirements of ESS Laboratory’s Health & Safety program (and local laws and regulations).

• Meets all quality criteria as specified in QA manual.  Performs all quality control procedures as described in QA/QC manual.

• Works and communicates with personnel of own and other departments to develop a team approach to solve problems, improve efficiency, meet department and company goals, meet customer needs, and control costs.

• Performs other duties as needed or assigned, including, but not limited to, clerical duties to support the team.