Field Technician

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

The Field Technician position is responsible for the pick‑up and delivery of water, soil, and air samples to and from the laboratory as well as maintaining the quality, hold time, and turnaround time for all received and delivered samples and materials assigned to the lab.

• Prepare and deliver bottle orders to clients following the standard operating procedure of the lab.
• Receive and stock all sample control supplies, prepare and ship sample kits, and perform sampling events as needed.
• Dispose of samples and hazardous waste according to guidelines and carry out any other duties assigned by the department manager.
• Assist with routine and non‑routine sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities in support of environmental monitoring programs and client service requests.
• Perform on‑site sampling events as needed.
• Pick up and deliver samples, bottle orders, and report to the laboratory for sign‑in and analysis.
• Count the number of samples when receiving them from clients to ensure that the Chain of Custody and samples match; verify that samples are not broken or damaged.
• Receive and sign the Chain of Custody.
• Ensure that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.
• Unload samples and inspect for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.
• Transport samples on ice from client site to the lab, or from our lab to a sub‑contracted laboratory.
• Interact with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally.
• Follow directions or use maps to locate client offices/sites as specified in the courier request form.
• Communicate effectively with the courier coordinator about the courier schedule.
• Record in the courier log book the time that the courier arrives at the site and the time leaving from the site for all pick‑ups and deliveries.
• Maintain records for vehicle maintenance and driving miles; turn it in at the end of each month.
• Restock supplies when received so that supplies are available to employees when needed.
• Prepare outgoing shipments of bottle kits and coolers for pick‑up.
• Perform duties in accordance with Section 14 of the Transportation and Fleet Safety of the Corporate Safety Manual.
• Comply with the Company’s driver policies.
• Dispose of samples according to guidelines on a monthly basis to remain in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain delivery truck in proper working order.
• Label samples after logging in on an as‑needed basis.
• Perform all duties as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure for Couriers.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Valid driver’s license required without recent incident; will drive a company vehicle as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; samples arrive in coolers packed in ice.

• Reading maps and following directions.
• Computer skills preferred – logging in samples.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Dependability.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.

• Position is located onsite in Merrillville, IN.
• Starting rate is $17.75 per hour.
• Position is full‑time, Tuesday–Saturday 7 AM–3 PM, rotating Sundays and holidays.
• Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes; the actual base salary may vary based on experience, skill set, peer benchmarks, and geographic location.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants 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 on our way to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025. We encourage laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes locally and rely on a dedicated carbon reduction team to help us reach this goal.

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