Field Sample Specialist - Eurofins Environment Testing - Pueblo, CO

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins is seeking a Field Sample Specialist in the Pueblo, CO area.

Field Specialist responsibilities include:

Perform quarterly air sampling in the field. (in cold and hot temperatures and inclement weather)

Sample collection, receipt, documentation, shipping and dropping off coolers at FedEx station

IATA/DOT Hazardous materials shipping (Will train)

Tracking of sample shipments

Occasional report writing and data review.

Inventory and ordering sampling/shipping supplies.

Occasionally handles courier duties of transporting samples from site to Denver lab or picking up coolers from the Denver lab

Setting and assembling Air sampling equipment

Using portable flow meters

Qualifications

Basic minimum requirements:

BS in a science field is preferred but not necessary

Chemistry or Environmental Science preferred

Authorization to work in the US indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PDF programs, data entry)

Must be able to climb stairs and work on sampling platforms 100 feet in the air

Attention to detail a must

Must be able to wear a respirator

Federal Site: annual drug screening and random drug screening

Additional Information

Full-time position Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Schedule subject to change during Sampling Events - 5:00 am until finished. Occasional weekend work required. 

Candidates living within a commutable distance of Pueblo, CO are encouraged to apply.

Pay range: $20 - $22/hr.

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.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
 
Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.  In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.