Field Service Technician

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Field Service Technician is responsible for the safe and timely pickup, transport, and delivery of environmental samples, supplies, and laboratory materials between clients and the laboratory. This position also supports occasional field sampling events and assists with general laboratory operations as needed. The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, and committed to maintaining sample integrity and chain-of-custody requirements. E

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• k up environmental samples from client locations according to established schedules. De
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• iver sampling supplies, sample containers, coolers, and other laboratory materials to clients. En
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• ure proper handling, packaging, labeling, and preservation of samples during transport. Ma
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• ntain complete and accurate chain-of-custody documentation. Ve
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• ify that all samples meet laboratory acceptance criteria before transport. Pe
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• form occasional field sampling, including groundwater, wastewater, drinking water, soil, stormwater, and other environmental matrices in accordance with company procedures. As
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• ist laboratory staff with receiving, logging, and organizing samples as needed. Ma
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• ntain cleanliness and organization of company vehicles and sampling equipment. Pe
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• form routine inspections of assigned vehicles and report maintenance needs promptly. Co
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• municate professionally with clients regarding sample pickups, deliveries, and scheduling. Re
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• resent the laboratory professionally while working at client facilities. Fo
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• low all company safety policies and environmental regulations. Pe
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• form other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations. R

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• h school diploma or equivalent. Va
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• id driver's license with a clean driving record. Ab
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• lity to safely operate company vehicles. Ex
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• ellent organizational and communication skills. St
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• ong attention to detail. Ab
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• lity to work independently and manage daily routes. Ba
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• ic computer and smartphone proficiency for electronic documentation. Pr
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• vious experience in an environmental laboratory or field services. Ex
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• erience collecting environmental samples. Fa
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• iliarity with EPA sampling procedures and chain-of-custody documentation. Cu
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• rent TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card or the ability to obtain one. DO
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• certification or experience operating commercial vehicles is a plus. R

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sical Requirements Ab

• lity to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Ab
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• lity to load and unload coolers, sample containers, and field equipment. Ab
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• lity to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs throughout the workday. Ab
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• lity to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during field sampling events. Ab
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• lity to travel locally with occasional early mornings, evenings, or extended workdays as business needs require. Ke
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Competencies Sa

• e driving practices Cu
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• anization and time management At
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• ention to detail Re
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• iability and dependability Do
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• umentation accuracy Te
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• mwork Sa
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• ety awareness Re
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orting Structure R

orts To: Laboratory Manager W

ks Closely With: P

• ject Managers Sa
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• ple Receiving Department La
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• oratory Supervisors La
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• oratory Analysts Cl
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formance Expectations Co

• plete scheduled sample pickups and deliveries safely and on time. Ma
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• ntain complete and accurate chain-of-custody documentation. Pr
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• serve sample integrity throughout transportation. Pr
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• vide exceptional customer service during client interactions. Su
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• port field sampling activities as assigned. Ma
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