Overview
Element is currently hiring for Field Technician at our Fort Wayne, IN facility. Field Technicians are responsible for driving to and from different client sites to pick up or drop off samples, and to support laboratory operations by conducting the relevant microbiological testing.
Responsibilities
Log collected samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Perform a variety of laboratory tests and experiments
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
Provide additional support to the microbiology department as needed
Safely drive to designated locations to collect food samples for testing
Examine samples upon pickup to verify that they are properly sealed, labeled, and match the provided documentation
Skills / Qualifications
Some science education or currently enrolled in a science degree program preferred, but not required
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and procedures accurately
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-motivated team player with excellent organizational skill
Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving recor
Proficient driving skills, including the ability to handle various driving conditions and weather situations with composure and caution.
Strong organizational skills to maintain a well-organized sample collection system within the vehicle, ensuring samples are correctly labeled, segregated, and protected during transit
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Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Job Locations US-IN-Fort Wayne
ID 2023-12892