Field Technician (Field Sampler) - Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Southeast - Columbia (Irmo), SC
Eurofins Scientific
- Pay
- $19 to $20
- an hour
- Location
- Irmo, SC
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 29
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Eurofins Scientific
Biotechnology · 10,001+ employees
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
What you'll do
- Position Summary: Assists with routine and non-routine sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities in support of environmental monitoring programs and client service requests. Must be willing to work weekends/holidays as needed. Field sampling to include drinking water, wastewater, and monitoring well sampling. Training will include analysis for pH, residual chlorines, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity. Aseptic technique is a plus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collects, documents, packages, and ships samples in accordance with appropriate project-specific sampling and analysis plans/protocols.
- Assists with routine and non-routine data collection activities for environmental monitoring programs, which may involve hazardous material/waste project sites.
- Assists with routine sample preparation and/or analyses, generally on site, in support of mobile laboratory operations or screening surveys.
- Completes documents and is responsible for quality control of all assignments.
- Follows and enforces company health and safety policies.
- Must be able to follow technical instructions and guidance.
What you need
- Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree and/or background in sciences are preferred. Experience: May require training in site remediation and hazard protection. Certificates and/or Licenses (BMQ):
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Certificate is required for shipping hazardous chemicals within 90 days of date of hire.
- A valid state issued driver’s license to drive delivery vehicles is required as an employee with driving responsibilities.
- Local, state, or additional client certifications may be required based on location and client request.
- Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
- State and federal regulations regarding management of potentially hazardous waste facilities required
- Reading maps and following directions
- Operating a motor vehicle
- Knowing aseptic technique is a plus.
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
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Perks
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Dental and vision options
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