SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

NOTE TO CANDIDATES: This position will be 70% in the field and up to 30% assisting in sample management and as a courier. Candidates must have a clean driving record to be considered.

Our Scarborough, ME laboratory is seeking an entry-level Field Services Technician to join their team! 

Position Description:

Field Service Technicians are responsible for collecting environmental water, soil, and air samples to be analyzed for numerous industrial and municipal clients. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with their hands and be able to troubleshoot problems that come up in the field.  Daily tasks can vary greatly.  Typical tasks include communicating with team members, clients, and vendors, traveling to sites, maintaining equipment, preparing sampling containers, collecting samples, and completing documentation requirements.  Sample collection practices include several methods of collecting groundwater with pumps and bailers, using programmable instrumentation to collect composite samples of effluent and wastewater, and using meters to record field conditions. Field Service Technicians also provide routine and technical laboratory support services when not on field sampling assignments.  

• High school diploma (Required)
• Associates Degree in Chemistry or similar scientific discipline (Preferred)
• Language Skills: English (Required) 
• Mathematical Skills: Basic (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic (Required)
• Computer Skills: Basic (Required) 
• Must enjoy working outside year-round, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Our Field Service Technicians are on their feet much of the day. 
• Ability to drive up to four hours at a time to sampling sites. Must have a clean driving record.
• Ability to multitask, work in a highly productive environment, and work independently or as part of a small team once fully trained.

The hourly rate for this position is $20 - $22 per hour (dependent on experience).  This position is eligible for overtime pay.

In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:

• Participation in the Company’s benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation 
  • Four (4) floating holidays annually
  • Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
  • Sick time accrual

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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