Environmental Sampler

CLS - Complete Laboratory Solutions; Galway; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Outdoor field work

Leading contract lab

Team environment

Career development

Job summary

Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is seeking an Environmental Sampler to join our field team. This hands-on role involves environmental sampling across Ireland, including boats, varying weather, and occasional overnight stays as campaigns demand.

You will drive to client sites, operate sampling equipment, maintain gear, and ensure compliance with ISO, GMP and INAB guidelines. Full training is provided, and there are opportunities for career development within Ireland's leading contract

Qualifications

• No previous formal qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Clean driving licence is essential.
• Experience with boats is an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in environmental sampling or field-based roles is beneficial but not required.
• Comfortable with varying schedules and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect water samples from lakes, rivers, treatment plants and perform cryptosporidium sampling.
• Extensive daily driving to client sites nationwide, including long distances.
• Carry out marine, coastal and inland environmental sampling, including work from boats.
• Prepare, maintain and transport sampling equipment; keep it clean and calibrated.
• Adhere to site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain company vehicles in a clean, presentable condition.
• Liaise professionally with clients onsite; represent CLS positively.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, GMP, INAB and CLS procedures.
• Support sampling schedules; occasional overnight stays as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor field work

Flexible travel

Job description

Environmental Sampler

Overview

CLS is currently going through an unprecedented and exciting period of growth and development and is looking for dedicated, solutions driven team members with a flexible approach, who want to be part of the company's continued success.

Founded in 1994, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is the highest accredited contract laboratory in Ireland, providing industry-leading sampling and analysis; and fully trained micro and analytical analysts on contract to clients in the food, environmental, medical device, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

We offer bespoke managed service solutions that give clients the option of having our expert team on-site at their own facility or outsourcing those services to us here at CLS.

The Role

We are currently seeking an Environmental Sampler to join our team.

This is a hands-on, field-based role ideally suited to someone who enjoys variety in their work, loves being outdoors, and prefers active, practical work over a desk-based role.

The position involves regular travel across Ireland and carrying out environmental sampling in diverse and sometimes challenging conditions and may include working on boats.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working on the water, flexible with travel requirements, and open to occasional overnight stays as part of sampling campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting water samples from environments such as lakes, rivers, and treatment plants, as well as carrying out cryptosporidium sampling and water scheme sampling.

• Extensive daily driving to client sites nationwide, including driving long distances and towing trailers when required.

• Carrying out marine, coastal, and inland environmental sampling, including work conducted from boats.

• Preparing, maintaining, and transporting sampling equipment, ensuring it is clean, calibrated, and fit for purpose.

• Adhering to site-specific procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Maintaining company vehicles to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.

• Liaising professionally with clients while onsite, representing CLS in a positive and professional manner.

• Ensuring compliance with ISO standards, GMP, INAB requirements, and CLS quality and technical procedures.

• Being flexible to support sampling schedules, including occasional overnight stays.

• Carrying out additional duties as required.

Who You Are

• Someone who thrives on variety and enjoys no two days being the same.

• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to travel, drive long distances, and work varying schedules.

• Comfortable working outdoors and would be comfortable working on boats when required.

• Physically fit and capable of working outdoors in a range of environmental and weather conditions.

• Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and compliance.

• A strong communicator with a professional and customer-focused approach.

• A proactive team player who can also work independently.

Where You Come From

• No previous experience required – full training will be provided.

• A strong appreciation for following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

• A clean, full driving licence is essential.

• Experience driving, launching, and retrieving boats is an advantage, but not essential.

• Previous experience in environmental sampling, marine work, laboratory work, or other field-based roles is beneficial but not required.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing professional development.

• The opportunity to work with Ireland's leading contract laboratory.

• A varied, outdoor-focused role with significant time spent in the field.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• A permanent, full-time position with career development opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equal workplace where everyone is treated with respect and given the opportunity to succeed.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.