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 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. 

Job Description

The main responsibility of the Field Officer is to perform groundwater, surface water, and leachate field sampling across a variety of sites, ensuring accurate and timely environmental monitoring services for Eurofins clients. This is a full-time role and may involve travel to multiple client locations within Victoria.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Conducting groundwater, surface water, and leachate sampling using established methods.Calibrating, maintaining, and using field equipment and instrumentation.Liaising with on-site clients and internal Eurofins teams to coordinate fieldwork and meet sampling requirements.Completing accurate and timely field reports and documentation.Adhering to Eurofins’ quality and safety systems during all fieldwork activities.Supporting training and supervision of junior staff when required.Performing housekeeping tasks related to field equipment and vehicles.Ensuring field data is collected, stored, and submitted in accordance with Eurofins procedures.

Qualifications

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:

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a field-based environment.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to work outdoors and travel as needed.Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.Valid Australian driver’s licence is essential.Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).Previous experience with environmental sampling or monitoring (advantageous but not required).

Additional Information

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.