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Sgs lists this Sample Custody Specialist opportunity in wilmington, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories , working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
OurWilmington, NC laboratory is looking foran entry-level Sample Custody Specialist to join theirSample Management team ! The Sample Custody Specialist's primary responsibilities are to greet clients, receive samples, prepare bottle kits or sample media 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:
Greets clients dropping off samples in a professional and courteous manner.
Receives samples directly from clients or third-party couriers
Unpacks sample coolers and containers and documents sample receipt, and organizes samples in an efficient and timely manner
Verifies and records sample receipt condition/temperatures, as applicable
Creates jobs, enters bottle/sample media records, and generates bottle/sample labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody (COC)
Scans COCs and any other supporting sample submission documents
Applies sample labels to sample containers
Transfers samples between sample reception, cold or ambient storage areas, and laboratory departments
Ships samples, coolers, sample media and packages to clients and other SGS locations
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 issue resolution
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)
Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred)
Associate degree in a science-related field (Preferred)
Advanced English language skills (Required)
Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant 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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Worksite address
wilmington, DE, 19894, US
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