AddressEurofins 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 New Zealand is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 200 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Auckland and Christchurch, 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- Full time permanent role (37.5 hours per week)
- Based in Dandenong South
The ‘Groundwater Officer’ is responsible for the day to day sampling and field monitoring of groundwater, surface water and leachate with other field duties as directed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collect Ground Water samples from various client sites.
- Upon returning to the laboratory with samples, complete chain of custody with all the clients required analysis as per the sampling scheduler.
- Liaising with clients and inform Ground Water Team Leader of any changes/updates to continually service our clients. i.e. change of contact details, change of testing requirements, OHS documentation, providing Certificate of insurances etc.
This position involves working in a fast-paced environment and will be suitable for individuals who prides themselves in the level of accuracy in their work. In addition, this is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative and supportive team who are passionate about what they do.
QualificationsTertiary degree in Science or equivalent qualification; or significant laboratory experience.
In addition to the above, you will ideally possess the following:
- Previous experience or knowledge of sampling and/or sample receipt roles
- A basic understanding of ‘Chain of Custody’ routine
- Proactive and friendly character
- A drive and commitment to learn, acquire and develop new skills
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.
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.
