Sample Custodian

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.

• 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.
• Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and apply technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance.
• 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment including, but not limited to, eye safety glasses, gloves, and other personal protective equipment.

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.

Work is primarily performed in an office or field environment. Regularly required to sit, speak and hear. Frequently required to walk. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Able to withstand the rigors of inclement weather to include extreme heat and cold.

May be required to carry up to 40 pounds of training equipment. Exposed to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Capable of walking long distances over broken ground and may have to remain standing for extended periods of time in order to support training on range operations. Capable of climbing up/down on a variety of military and armored vehicle platforms.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. This position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.

The estimated pay range for this role is $25 to $32 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities