Courier/Field Technician (Courier) - 1st Shift - Part-time

Company Description

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Eurofins is currently looking to hire a Courier/Field Technician in Hanover, MD: 

Courier/Field Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Transporting samples in accordance with appropriate project-specific sampling and analysis plans and protocols
• Maintaining quality control of all assignments and completing documents as appropriate 
• Following and enforcing company health and safety policies.
• Following technical instructions and guidance.
• Operating a company vehicle. 
• The Courier/Field Technician will drive within a 100 mile radius of Hanover, MD, and include travel to Baltimore and other areas of Maryland, Virginia, and the D.C. metro area, as well as other locations as needed. 
• Role will be an estimated 60% courier/driving/sampling responsibilities, and 40% order filling.
• Assists with routine and non-routine data collection activities for environmental monitoring programs, which may involve hazardous material/waste project sites. 
• Basic laboratory duties as assigned 

The position is part-time: estimated 30 hours/week between the hours of M-F, 9am-5:30pm. 

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Hanover, MD are encouraged to apply. 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid state issued driver’s license to drive delivery vehicles is required as an employee with driving responsibilities.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle 
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Associate Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
• Previous experience in field sampling 
• Previous Microbiology experience
• Ability to follow GPS directions 
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, 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

Additional Information

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Pay range: $18-20/hour 

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

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 network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications 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 well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to