Field Technician I
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![]() United States, Indiana, Merrillville | |
![]() 250 West 84th Drive (Show on map) | |
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ABOUT MICROBAC Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients worldwide, offering laboratory solutions to the life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience. Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope. As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets. JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking Field Technicians to perform water sample collection from various beaches in Northwest Indiana during the summer of 2025. After sample collection, the samples are driven back to the laboratory in Merrillville, IN for testing. Sampling will occur daily (7 days per week) from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2025. There will be two Field Technicians hired to perform this sampling and each technician will be working 3-4 days per week, approximately 4 hours per day, and may include weekend days. Specific schedule to be determined. No previous experience needed. Use of a company vehicle will be provided. This is a Seasonal, Part-time Position. The candidate must be over 21, have a clean driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. POSITION OVERVIEW: Working under the direction of the Field Service Manager, Field Technicians and Couriers support the overall operation of the laboratory by ensuring samples are picked up, stored and delivered to the designated laboratory locations in an efficient and timely manner while following all established SOP's and safety guidelines. MAJOR/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Physical requirements will be shared during the interview process and reasonable accommodations made within the scope of the position for those with disabilities as applicable by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status |