A day in the life of a sampling technician

Phytocontrol offers you the best logistics solution across the whole territory!

A young, dynamic and committed team of sampling technicians travels hundreds of kilometres every day to collect your samples and transport them safely to our analytical laboratories.

This internal network ensures proximity, responsiveness and expertise, backed by rigorous monitoring from our logistics team.

In the shoes of a sampling technician

As soon as they join Phytocontrol, sampling technicians are taken in hand by the training department for a week of learning on all sampling techniques and standards.

This technical training enables sampling technicians to be qualified to carry out physico-chemical and microbiological sampling on-site according to the following standards:

• FD T 90 520: sampling technique for the health monitoring of water intended for human consumption
• FD T 90 521: sampling technique for the health monitoring of swimming pool and bathing water
• FD T 90 522: sampling technique for Legionella testing in water
• FD T 90 523-1: monitoring of water quality in the environment

These samplings are also covered by the approval obtained by Phytocontrol from the Ministry of Health. Standard NF EN ISO 19458 defines the maximum time allowed between sampling and analysis, a constraint for which our teams provide maximum reliability in terms of proximity and responsiveness.

Maintaining competence is essential at Phytocontrol. Sampling technicians must therefore carry out the sampling technique at least once every six months, and are supervised once a year by the Phytocontrol Waters Sampling Referent.

In direct contact with customers, our sampling technicians provide expertise and advice on a range of issues such as sampling techniques and storage conditions.

The equipped Jumpy: a key element for samplers

At Phytocontrol, all sampling technicians collect samples driving their Jumpy. This utility vehicle is fitted with a refrigeration unit compliant with the NF X15-140 standard to ensure complete control of the cold chain.

The vehicle storage is divided into 3 separate compartments, the temperature of which can be adjusted directly from the driver’s cab:

• Freezer section: frozen samples
• Refrigerator section: samples for water analysis
• Ambient section: consumables, sampling equipment and bottles

Cela permet aux techniciens préleveurs de répondre à toutes vos demandes !

Sample security

To guarantee complete control of the cold chain and traceability, we have equipped all our sampling technicians with the best temperature trackers. These were developed by a local start-up according to the laboratory’s specific needs. They continuously record the sample’s temperature in real time.

The monitoring curves are included in your test reports, providing proof that the cold chain was maintained during transport.

Need technical, regulatory or pricing information? Our customer service is available from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, on +33 800 900 775 or service-clients@phytocontrol.com

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