Field Technician

Job Description

About Garden State Laboratories, Inc.

At Garden State Laboratories, Inc., we contribute to the protection of public health and safety. We have been a leader in environmental testing for more than 80 years. Our certified laboratories are in Union and Ocean counties New Jersey and are equipped for microbiology and chemistry testing of drinking water, private wells, recreational bathing water, wastewater, and solid/hazardous wastes for all of New Jersey.

WHY JOIN US? At Garden State Laboratories, caring about the well-being of our employees’ sustainability and growth is what our family-owned business stands by. Garden State Laboratories, Inc. is a great place to work, employees join our team, and they stay. We are committed to providing an atmosphere of development and training for our employees. If you are interested in an environmental services career, this is a ground-floor entry level role you should consider.

About the role

The Field Sampler Technician reports to the Waretown Laboratory in Ocean County New Jersey. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license as well as a clean driving record in order to drive to and from sampling locations using a company car. The starting rate of pay is $17.00 per hour for a 30-hour workweek; Monday through Friday.

What you'll do

The primary responsibility of the Field Sampler Technician is the performance of water tests and sample collections at assigned locations. Testing and sample collection may include municipal wells, city water, private homes, public locations, sewer and water plants, wastewater, and pools. Employees may also set up sample composite machines for next day sample pickup. Employees are trained in proper and compliant collection techniques as well as transport protocols to a certified laboratory.

Qualifications

No prior experience is required, but interested candidates should have experience in role(s) that required detailed procedures, good communication skills with clients, outdoor work, as well as daily deadlines.

Full-time