Field Sample Technician - Eurofins Environment Testing - Jacksonville, FL - job 3 of 3

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins Environment Testing Southeast is searching for a Field Sample Technician in Jacksonville, FL.

The Field Technician assists with routine and non-routine sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities in support of environmental monitoring programs and client service requests.

Field Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following

• Collects, documents, packages, and ships samples in accordance with appropriate project specific sampling and analysis protocols.
• Perform sampling of hazardous and non-hazardous environmental samples. 
• Plan and complete daily assigned route in accordance with priorities. Notify supervisor of any changes to plan.
• Prepare and deliver sample containers/materials to various clients in support of their account.
• Regularly transport, set up, utilize, troubleshoot and break down sample collection/monitoring equipment in support of assigned projects/customer accounts.
• Communicate directly with customers providing clear and accurate information concerning their sample collection timeline and access requirements.
• Communicate with supervisor and main laboratory, routinely sending timeline and sample/project updates throughout assigned daily route.
• Perform miscellaneous on-site testing when required, record all data, and complete/submit all required sample documents.
• Transport samples from the field back to the laboratory, maintaining accurate sample custody documentation, occasionally link up with other technicians mid-route to facilitate sample transport and supply exchanges.
• Drive safely and observe all traffic laws. Maintain assigned vehicle according to company expectations for cleanliness and maintenance.
• Observe all OSHA safety requirements while adhering to the company health and safety policies; do not enter any confined space(s) without direct approval from upper management.
• Fill out and maintain documentation/records related to field sampling activity. Document all data as required by the method performed and maintain logbook records in a complete and ethical manner
• Work assigned shift/hours in support of business needs maintaining flexibility to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays when requested.
• Perform tasks in accordance with schedules set by Supervisor. 
• Trouble-shooting and resolution of field equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on all applicable instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• A working knowledge on the use and maintenance of monitoring well equipment including but not limited to, ready flow pumps, peristaltic pumps, and proactive pumps.
• Must be able to navigate using vehicle GPS, roadmaps, and written directions.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills. Able to work with Laboratory Information Management System.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, customer service oriented; internal and external customers.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as be able to lift 60+ pounds. 
• Strong time management skills. Able to adapt and shift priorities as needs of the business evolve.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with limited supervision, maintaining a positive attitude and a self-motivated/goal oriented mindset.
• Detail oriented with ability to learn new techniques, multi-task, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company standard operating policies.
• Experience with technical field equipment including, but not limited to, field measurement meters, well pumps, auto samplers, and tablets/software programs.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, or earth sciences.
• 2 years' experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and possess a clean driving record.

Requirements:

• 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

Full-time position Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Jacksonville, FL are encouraged to apply.

Pay range: $20/hr

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

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.