Water Collector

Hyperion Biotechnology•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hyperion is looking for a Water Collector who wants to help us keep our Veterans safe at the VA facilities in the Phoenix and Prescott AZ areas. Retirees or semi-retirees encouraged to apply. This role involves collecting water samples from various sources at VA facilities, taking and recording field measurements, and packaging samples for transport to the lab. The schedule includes quarterly and monthly collection days, with potential follow-up visits. The position requires availability Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and a flexible schedule to accommodate changes. The collector must be able to walk up to three miles, climb stairs, lift boxes weighing 20-40 pounds, maintain professionalism under stress, and possess a reliable vehicle with ample space and a smartphone for communication.

Requirements

Data collection experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Be available to collect samples Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
Have a flexible schedule that can accommodate last-minute collection events or last-minute cancellations.
Be able to walk up to three miles in a day, climb stairs, and be able to lift boxes containing water samples that could weigh between 20 – 40 pounds.
Be able to maintain professionalism and sound judgment under stressful conditions.
Have a reliable vehicle with current registration, a valid drivers' license, and a clean driving record.
The vehicle should have ample trunk space to carry a collapsible cart and several medium sized boxes for each collection.
Have a reliable smart phone to communicate with the logistics supervisor via email and text to submit shipping confirmation documents and copies field documentation notes.
Be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience preferred.
Background in plumbing and/or water safety.

Responsibilities

Collect water samples from VA facilities following standard operating procedures that will ensure compliance with contract specifications. Sources of collection will include sinks, showers, drinking fountains, ice machines, and cooling towers.
Take and record field measurements (pH, temperature, and biocide) from the collected water samples (training and equipment provided to you).
Package collected samples to be transported to the lab via a common shipping company.
Follow-up visits may be required for retesting events on a single day.