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Earth City, MO, USA

Full-time

Company Description

Eurofins Environment Testing operates out of more than 50 laboratories and over 40 service centers across the US. The network can provide full-service Environment Testing capabilities in all US states, either via direct local laboratory participation, or via the extensive logistics network. Through our sustained investment in people, technology, instrumentation, and infrastructure, Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories are positioned to support public and private sectors, DoD, DOE and Municipalities. Services include but are not limited to testing of the following matrices, compound/elemental/wet chemistry suites: Air & Vapor, Drinking/Potable Water, Dioxins/Furans and PCB Congeners, SVOC, VOC and Hydrocarbon, Groundwater, Surface & Non-Potable Water, Metals and Metal Speciation, PFAS, Radiochemistry, Sediment & Tissue, Treatability & Aquatic Toxicology, Soil & Hazardous Waste, Nutrients, Inorganic Non-Metallics, Oil, Fuel & Grease.

Job Description

Must live a commutable distance to Earth City, MO.

Full-time year round positions for 1st shift Mon-Fri 8:30pm-5:00pm .

Compensation is $18- 24/hour (depends on experience) benefits and growth opportunities

The Sample Control Lead provides hands-on leadership for the daily operations of the Sample Control department, performing sample control functions while guiding and supporting the team. Responsibilities include the receipt, login, storage, tracking, and disposition of client samples, coordination of bottle kit orders, maintenance of regulatory and quality requirements, and communication of operational performance to laboratory management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

+ Oversee the receipt, verification, login, and tracking of environmental samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure timely and accurate processing.

+ Ensure proper labeling, chain-of-custody management, and sample custody throughout the laboratory workflow.

+ Coordinate the distribution of samples to laboratory personnel to support efficient analytical operations and turnaround time objectives.

+ Oversee the preparation and distribution of sample containers, bottle kits, and related materials for client sampling events.

+ Manage sample storage and disposal activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, laboratory certifications, and established holding times.

+ Coordinate the shipment of subcontracted samples to approved laboratory partners and ensure proper documentation and chain-of-custody compliance.

+ Monitor departmental inventory levels, maintain budget-related documentation, and coordinate the ordering of supplies and materials as needed.

+ Prepare and communicate department performance metrics, including turnaround time (TAT) reports, to laboratory leadership.

+ Participate in laboratory compliance, quality, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs and meetings.

+ Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and accountability for Sample Control personnel, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and following up on delegated responsibilities.

+ Support employee development through training coordination, training documentation, coaching, and performance management activities, including annual performance evaluations.

+ Maintain systems and processes to ensure sample holding times are monitored and regulatory commitments are met.

+ Oversee the movement of samples from storage through final disposition to ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.

+ Ensure departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation and certification standards, including NELAC/TNI requirements.

+ Serve as the primary departmental liaison during internal, client, regulatory, accreditation, and corporate audits by facilitating auditor walkthroughs, explaining sample control processes, and supporting audit responses and corrective actions.

+ Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, data quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

+ High school diploma with demonstrated leadership experience or an associate degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant environmental laboratory experience.

+ Demonstrated experience leading teams while performing day-to-day operational responsibilities in a production or laboratory environment; laboratory management experience is a plus.

+ Ability to effectively lead through change, ensure compliance with SOPs, and foster team engagement and accountability

+ Demonstrated effective communication skills and relate well to people in direct communication

+ Strong organization and problem solving skills

+ Detail oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to coordinate multiple priorities

+ Versatility, flexibility in dealing with people

+ Ability to synthesize and retain information

+ Computer skills, experience with LIMs software a plus

+ Ability to perform basic math skills including multiplication, division and algebra

+ Work independently

+ Work within time constraints

+ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally

+ Willingness to put in overtime hours, as necessary to meet work needs

+ Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

+ Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information

_We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role._

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in "Testing for Life," our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values...

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