Field Sampler

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 works 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Authority

The Field Sampler receives sufficient authority from and is accountable to the Operations Manager or appointed designate for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for collecting representative samples, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment and follows the practices of the business unit.

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities

On Call/Flex Field Sampler: Flexible and varying hours M-F, 6:00am-6:00pm

1. 1. 1. Sampling for food and food-related products at various regional locations, commonly warehouses, for reasons such as FDA Detention, import/export needs, production inspection, specification verification, quality concerns, and special projects.
      2. Collect randomized samples in various containers including but, not limited to cartons, boxes, drums, and sacks to ensure a representative product (sample) by following prescribed Eurofins Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
      3. Utilize superior aseptic technique for sampling and handling.
      4. Effectively package samples for shipping or delivery to local Eurofins laboratory.
      5. Provide concierge-level service on and off-site delivering 100% customer satisfaction through high-quality sampling practices, problem-solving, and professional communication.
      6. Follow industry standards to ensure samples are representative of the lot per respective import alert or, customer standard.
      7. Responsible for accuracy in sampling and reporting results per FDA, Customer or, Company protocol.
      8. Represent Eurofins Scientific, Inc. to Client Company by acting in a professional manner.
      9. Process necessary paperwork required by the Client Company and Eurofins Sampling Unit.
      10. Follow appropriate safety and PPE requirements.
      11. Submit expense reports.
      12. Participate in ongoing training and calibration provided by Eurofins.
      13. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
      14. Maintain collaborative working relationships with all company employees.  Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. 
      15. Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices related to the public and our customers.
      16. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. 1. Required Qualities/Profile
      1. Personal Qualities/Profile
         1. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
         2. Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented
         3. Systematic and detail-oriented, ability to handle multiple projects at once.
         4. Proficient computer skills and; Fluent in Microsoft suite programs (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
         5. Ability to speak and understand English, Spanish a plus
      2. Initial Education Background
         1. High school diploma or GED, preferred with 3-5 years’ experience
      3. Physical Requirements
         1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
         2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or tools. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
         3. Additional requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time, repetitive movements, and the presence of stairs.
      4. Work Environment
         1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
         2. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, Warehouse/Cold Storage setting.
         3. May encounter temperature and non-temperature controlled environments as well as, cold storage.
         4. Allergens present
         5. Dust present

*Must have reliable transportation to and from sampling location, as well as to local carrier dropoff (FedEx) or local Eurofins laboratory.        

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of one of the locations listed below are encouraged to apply.

• Newark, NJ
• Tacoma/Seattle, WA
• Miami, FL
• Houston, TX
• Savannah, GA
• Oakland, CA
• Philadelphia, PA
• Baltimore, MD
• Charleston/Georgetown, SC

Additional Information

What we offer:

• On Call/Flex Field Sampler: Flexible and varying hours M-F, 6:00am-6:00pm
• $30-$50/hour

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