This position is required to be on-site.

As the name implies, Waypoint Analytical is the company that you have been trying to find. Waypoint Analytical is a top environmental laboratory in the United States and is arguably the largest agricultural laboratory group. Headquartered in Memphis, TN and with a national footprint of full-service agriculture and environmental laboratories throughout the U.S., Waypoint Analytical (WA) has established its agricultural soil labs as the most reliable and timely provider of agricultural soil test data.

When you join the Waypoint Team you can feel the chemistry. There is a passion that can only be unlocked and shared in a diverse culture of collaborative teamwork, where science and service intersect to make us proud of what we provide.

Waypoint Analytical offers passionate people from all walks-of-life opportunities to be part of something special.  You may have the goal of helping to feed the world, protect our environment, or offer scientifically sound solutions to complex problems. 

Waypoint Analytical is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nutrien, LTD.
 

Sample Login Technicians are responsible for verifying that samples are received in compliance with EPA protocols, logging samples into the laboratory’s LMS system, and distributing them to the proper areas of the lab. Testing environmental compliance samples is a complex process; the Sample Login Technician position is a crucial interface between our clients and our analysts to assure that the correct testing requirements are assigned to samples and communicated to laboratory personnel. 

  

What you will do: 

  

Evaluate samples being received to assure that they meet all EPA protocols. 

Oversee sample receipt, logging into internal tracking system, labeling and distribution. 

Coordinate with project managers to make certain samples are assigned the correct analyses. 

Assist clients who deliver samples directly to the laboratory. 

Communicate with remote clients when questions arise about their specific needs. 

Provide courier services occasionally, driving to various areas to pick up sample kits. 

Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment. 

Other duties as required. 

  

What you will bring: 

  

High school diploma or equivalent. 

Understanding or prior experience in environmental or agricultural role preferred. 

Basic computer and technical skills required. 

Prior experience in environmental laboratory role preferred. 

Knowledge of wastewater analysis methods preferred.

Exceptional time management and data analytic abilities required. 

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 

Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time.  

Internal applicants may be considered in lieu of meeting minimum education and/or experience requirements. 
 

Waypoint Analytical is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Waypoint Analytical policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test.   While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

 

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