Sample Management Technician
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust - enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
We are looking for a Sample Management Technician to join our team in Maine. The Sample Management Technician’s primary responsibility is to enter sample IDs and required tests from the chains of custody (COCs) into LIMS in a complete and accurate manner. The Sample Management Technician will receive and document samples and chains of custody (COCs) to check integrity of all aspects of the sample receipt. This position reports to the Sample Management Manager.
The Sample Management Technician:
- Receives sample coolers and containers and documents the receipt.
- Some sample containers of various sizes (250ml, 500ml, 1000ml, etc.) will be required to be opened and checked for adequate preservation. Note: Preservation check is for aqueous samples only. No solvents, liquids, or malodorous samples are tested in this fashion.
- Creates bottle records, generates bottle labels, and labels samples.
- Transfers samples to and from cold or ambient storage areas.
- Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity.
- Removes historical samples from completed jobs and assigns samples for disposal.
- Provides communications regarding sample information to laboratory departments.
- Communicates with clients regarding requests.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
- May be required to answer telephone inquiries or requests for bottleware, volumes, and courier pickups.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred)
- Associate degree in a science-related field (Preferred)
- Advanced English language skills (Required)
- Strong math and reasoning skills (Required)
- Strong customer service skills (Required)
- Strong computer skills (Required)
- Ability to lift/carry/push or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis (Required)
Compensation
The expected pay range for this position is $20 - $23 hourly. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
- Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
- Happiness:
- Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
- Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave
In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
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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