Field Technician Temporary SUMMER - Eurofins Environment Testing

Eurofins Environmental Testing Philadelphia is a full-service environmental laboratory that has provided analytical chemistry and microbiological services to a diverse range of clients since 1943.  Eurofins ETPs analytical product array is focused on providing testing services that enable clients to meet their regulatory and monitoring requirements. Analytical data is produced within a quality system framework that provides clients with an accurate and representative portrayal of a samples constituents. This data empowers them to make informed confident decisions regarding future actions related to regulatory compliance requirements.

This position is ideal for students looking to gain environmental experience before they graduate with a degree in the Sciences. Hours- Mon-Fri  1st shift

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

• Collect field samples in assigned area of responsibility from assigned clients.
• 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.

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 a 25-pound object from the floor to a shelf five feet high.
• 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.

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2years experience in environmental and monitoring well sampling preferred but not necessary - will train 

• High school diploma or equivalent with degree in environmental sciences biology chemistry or earth sciences

• Must have a valid drivers license and possess a clean driving record

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Compensation range  $17-18/hour

The company will provide all required training and a vehicle for use during work hours.

Additional Information :

Compensation range  $17-18/hour

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

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

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont 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: 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 :40 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 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 61000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 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.

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays paid time off and dental and vision options.

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