Sample Support Techinican

Responsabilities:

General lab support including sort and distribute, pre-processing & analysis of samples, weighing and archiving.

• Follow SAIL and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs/WIs) to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Prioritize jobs according to Rush and client specific deadlines to meet required TAT and Hold Time.

• Use summary & NEWTAT reports to plan and organize work. Ensure that all assigned and changing deadlines are consistently met. 

• Sorting and scanning of Environmental,
• Soil, water, Air and Food samples as per SOP, type and size.
• Subsampling water and soil samples.
• Prepare composite sample as required.
• Deliver sorted samples to respective workgroups promptly.
• Provide input to corrective action procedures.
• Perform chemical analysis on samples and complex sample preparation as per Regulations.

• Conduct test & analysis on samples (Ignitability, Moisture, Particle size).

• Interpret analytical results, Approve and validate data generated. (Level I & Level II validation).
• Preparation of unusual matrix samples and put them to dry e.g. vegetation, leaf etc samples.

• Ensure that quality control criteria are met for all reported data.
• Provide input to corrective action procedures.
• Ensure Turnaround Times are met.

• Homogenize soil samples by grinding for preparation of inorganic analysis, for HRMS lab and sample prep work using mechanical grinders, autoclave & centrifuge.
• Handle samples that are Hazardous, Legal, International, Explosives, cautioned etc. appropriately.
• Daily temperature monitoring of ovens and fridges.
• Ensure logbooks and equipment are appropriately maintained and verifications performed.
• Ensure that cross contamination/labelling between samples and other materials does not occur.
• Full utilization of SAIL and LIMS to enable trouble-shooting of any problems that may arise.
• Archive, Dispose and Retrieve samples.
• Retrieve samples required for reworks or customer/ lab requests.
• Be audit compliant at all times and provide input to corrective actions.
• Assist with laboratory projects.
• Maintain, organize and store away lab supplies as required.
• Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations diligently. 
• Provide support to other members of the section.
• Responsible for ensuring that Good House Keeping standards are followed and sustained at all times. Maintain department in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.