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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

Location: Dandenong South, VIC
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Field Technician will be responsible for scheduling and managing onsite visits for landfill gas sampling, operating handheld instrumentation, and ensuring accurate data handling and reporting. The role will work directly with clients to provide updates, manage consumables, and ensure safety and quality standards are met during field operations.

• Scheduling & Coordination: Planning and scheduling field visits for landfill gas sampling, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of services to clients and compliance with project timelines.
• Client Communication: Serving as the primary point of contact for clients during field operations, providing regular updates and addressing any on-site issues or concerns.
• Sampling Operations: Operating handheld instrumentation to collect landfill gas samples, ensuring accurate measurement, proper calibration, and compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Consumables Management: Tracking and managing sampling equipment and consumables, ensuring adequate inventory for ongoing projects and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Data Handling & Reporting: Collecting, recording, and analysing field data, ensuring proper documentation and accurate reporting to clients and internal teams.
• Field Safety: Adhering to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment on-site.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving any equipment or sampling issues in the field, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all sampling processes and equipment meet company standards and regulatory requirements for accuracy and reliability.
• Career Development: Participating in training programs and development opportunities to enhance your technical skills, leadership abilities, and career progression within our expanding field team.
• Undertake other duties as directed by management from time to time.
• Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time.

Diploma or Degree in Science, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred, but not essential. Relevant experience in field sampling or environmental monitoring will be highly regarded.

About you:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational abilities, including scheduling and inventory management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic field environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform field-based physical tasks.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.