Responsible for the receipt, identification, preparation, distributi.....
- Responsible for the receipt, identification, preparation, distribution, and storage of all types of monitoring, surveillance, special agent and compliance investigative samples.
- Ensures the proper handling and storage of incoming/reserve samples and assures that the legal integrity of those samples.
- Assures the correct target tissues are distributed to the appropriate laboratory sections, and maintains control of samples designated for multiple disciplines.
- Maintains sufficient inventory and distributes all shipping supplies, sampling kits for FSIS sampling programs and special programs, upon request.
- Ensures all work adheres and meets the requirements under International Organization for Standardization 17025 (ISO 17025).
- Prepares sample boxes for return to inspectors. Cleans or recovers overwraps, restocks appropriate supplies, and affixes project-specific labels to boxes.
- Receives/delivers all laboratory supplies, equipment, furniture and chemicals purchased by the laboratory.
- Processes related documentation, inputs items in laboratory inventory database, and obtains certificates of analysis.
- Maintains contract carrier’s (e.g., Federal Express, UPS) shipping database.
- Provides input to the Supply and Sample Handling Specialist before the start of new projects to ensure timely and proper shipment of sampling supplies.
- Enters information relative to the receipt and shipment of supplies and reagents, into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Forklift certification, knowledge of warehouse safety rules, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and regulations governing hazardous waste.
- Determines which samples involve chain of custody requirements for legal samples to be used as evidence and maintains required documentation.
- Knowledge of directives, memos, work instructions, rules, and regulations to monitor safety, health, and the environment of surrounding areas.
Starting at $41,822 Per Year (GS 5-7)
