Field Technician

Eurofins USA Environment Testing•Tinley Park, IL

21d

About The Position

Eurofins Environment Testing is hiring for a courier role at its Tinley Park laboratory site. The position picks up and delivers water, soil, and air samples to and from the laboratory while maintaining laboratory quality, hold-time, and turnaround-time objectives. The courier also prepares and delivers bottle orders, receives and stocks sample-control supplies, prepares and ships sample kits, performs sampling events as needed, and disposes of samples and hazardous waste according to applicable guidelines. Other duties may be assigned by the department manager. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime as needed. The starting pay range is $18.00 per hour. Eurofins offers comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid state-issued driver’s license required for employees with driving responsibilities.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to lift coolers packed with ice weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical work.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read maps and follow directions.
Ability to prioritize.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Responsibilities

Perform duties outlined in the courier standard operating procedure (SOP).
Pick up and deliver samples, bottle orders, and other materials, and report to the laboratory for sign-in and analysis.
Count samples received from clients and verify that they match the Chain of Custody documentation.
Check samples for damage and ensure clients sign, date, and record the time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.
Unload samples and inspect them for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.
Interact appropriately and professionally with Project Managers and clients.
Follow directions or maps to locate client offices and sites specified in courier requests.
Communicate with the courier coordinator about the courier schedule.
Record arrival and departure times for pickups and deliveries in the courier log book.
Maintain vehicle maintenance and mileage records and submit them at the end of each month.
Restock supplies when received so they are available to employees when needed.
Comply with the Company’s Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy.
Maintain a safe shipping and receiving area.
Prepare outgoing shipments of bottle kits and coolers for pickup.
Perform on-site sampling events as needed.
Dispose of samples monthly according to guidelines and EPA and EH&S requirements.
Label samples after log-in as needed.
Perform other sample-control duties assigned by the department manager.