Sample Custodian

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$25.00/hr - $32.00/hr

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.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Immediate Vesting
• Professional Development Assistance
• Legal Aid Assistance Program
• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
• Personal Time Off, Observance of Federal Holidays

• 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.
• 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 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Performs all the different aspects of shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and logging samples.
• Opening coolers, inspecting contents of shipments, checking documentation, distributing sample containers, entering information into LIMS, organizing spent samples for disposal.
• Strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, quality control requirements.

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 primarily performed in an office or field environment. Regularly required to sit, speak and hear. Frequently required to walk. 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.

EOE including Disability/Vet. Please note that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.

Entry level

Full-time