Lead Field Technician

The Lead Field Technician is responsible for overseeing the collection transportation and delivery of water samples to the laboratory ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols safety standards and quality control procedures. This role includes mentoring and coordinating field personnel managing sampling schedules and serving as the primary point of contact for field operations.

• Lead and coordinate daily field operations including sample collection transportation and timely delivery to the laboratory
• Assign and monitor sampling events ensuring efficiency and compliance
• Collect environmental samples from wastewater plants industrial sites and other designated locations using proper sampling methods
• Perform field measurements for environmental parameters such as pH Chlorine Temperature Dissolved Oxygen and Conductivity
• Maintain accurate logs of sample collection transportation times and discrepancies; ensure proper documentation accompanies all samples
• Oversee vehicle and equipment maintenance including coolers ice packs and other field tools
• Communicate collection schedules delivery statuses and field issues to laboratory staff clients and management
• Train and mentor new field technicians in sample collection techniques safety protocols and QA/QC standards
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulatory and quality protocols including sample preservation and hazardous material handling
• Represent the laboratory professionally when interacting with clients at collection sites
• Follow all safety and regulatory protocols during sampling activities
• Maintain accurate records of sampling locations methods and site conditions Coordinate with laboratory staff to ensure correct materials and containers are used

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma required
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada without restriction.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong organizational time management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to supervise mentor and coordinate field staff effectively
• Attention to detail and adherence to protocols
• Effective communication with supervisors laboratory staff and clients
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Additional training or certification in environmental sciences logistics or related fields preferred
• Proven experience in environmental sample collection courier services or field operations
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Additional Information :

• Position is full-time Monday-Friday 7 A.M.- 3:30 PM with additional time as needed. 
• Position is located at our Marion Ohio location. 
• Position Pay Range is $18-20/hr based on experience. 

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.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time