Field Technician II

Microbac•Merrillville, IN

About The Position

Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you! We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more! ABOUT MICROBAC Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience. As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets. JOB SUMMARY The Field Technician II is responsible for supporting the overall operation of the laboratory by both collecting and picking up samples of a variety of sample types, storing and delivering them to the designated laboratory location in an efficient and timely manner while following all established SOP’s and safety guidelines.

Requirements

High-school diploma
A minimum of 2 years of related experience
Familiarity with automated sampling techniques and/or knowledge and understanding of general principles of sanitation and proper sample handling and storage
Ability to set up and remove sampling equipment
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Above average attention to detail
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to operate a Company vehicle and observe all applicable safety protocols and laws
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (over previous 36 months)
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field of study

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate a company vehicle to drive to and from client locations for the purposes of collecting and retrieving samples, and deliver them to the laboratory
Provide exceptional customer service while promoting the Company’s brand through professional interactions with clients and observable safe driving practices
Collect various types of environmental samples as well as pick-up previously collected samples and deliver them to the laboratory
Perform field analysis pertinent to proper sampling protocol such as pH, temperature and flow
Maintain sample collection equipment and instrumentation
Maintain storage of samples in accordance with established SOP’s
Ensure legal documentation is complete and accurate (i.e.; Chain of Custody Forms)
Maintain regular communication with internal management regarding samples, schedules, customer requirements, problems, delays, and/or complaints
Observe all applicable roadway laws
Maintain the cleanliness of the Company vehicle
Maintain accurate logs, records and other documentation as required
Prepare sample containers to be delivered and used by customers to collect samples.
Ensure samples are appropriate labeled and assist with sample log-in efforts
Provide technical assistance to customers within realm of capabilities; or refer to senior management
May organize, plan and schedule own pickup routes based on communicated needs of customers