Field Technician

About the Company Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of analytical testing services across various industries. Our mission is to enhance safety, health, and sustainability for both people and the environment. We partner with some of the largest global companies to ensure that the products they deliver are safe, authentic, and accurately labeled. With a strong focus on food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing, as well as agroscience CRO services, we are recognized as a global leader in these fields. Since our inception over 30 years ago in Nantes, France, we have expanded significantly, now employing more than 61,000 staff across over 1,000 independent companies in 59 countries and operating around 940 laboratories. Our extensive portfolio includes over 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, and purity of biological substances and products. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion and has consistently ranked among the top-performing stocks in Europe. Our Eurofins Food and Water Testing division in New Zealand offers a wide array of high-quality testing services for food, water, plants, soil, and fertilizers. With over 359 dedicated staff, we operate laboratories in key cities including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Tauranga, serving primarily the New Zealand market. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Sampling Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting water and environmental samples from the Wellington region and its surroundings. This includes various sites such as environmental monitoring locations, trade waste areas, domestic supply taps, pump houses, reservoirs, rivers, and waste treatment plants. You will also liaise with customers to coordinate their sampling requirements, and we expect you to possess the skills necessary to work independently. Key responsibilities include: - Planning and executing the daily sampling program efficiently to minimize travel distance. - Ensuring all interactions with the public and clients are courteous, professional, and prompt. - Collecting samples while preventing contamination and performing on-site measurements as needed. - Accurately recording details related to sampling times, locations, and measurements. - Adhering to our Quality and Procedures manuals. - Processing samples within the specified time and temperature limits according to NZ Drinking Water Standards and relevant regulations. - Complying with our Health and Safety procedures and reporting any equipment or workflow issues to the Sampling Manager. - Identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and undertaking additional tasks as requested while embracing our Lean Principles. This position requires availability to work from Wednesday to Sunday. Requirements - A strong attention to detail and proficient computer skills are essential. - A tertiary degree in a science-related field is required. - A current full NZ driver’s license is mandatory. - Excellent organizational and time management skills are expected. - The candidate must be available to work weekends. - A desire for continuous learning and improvement is essential. Benefits We appreciate every application and will review all CVs and cover letters submitted. However, please note that we may not be able to respond to every expression of interest. This opportunity is open only to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia or New Zealand and possess the necessary work rights or an appropriate visa. Join us at Eurofins and contribute to making life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable.