Environmental Monitoring Sample Collection Specialist

Eurofins; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time environmental monitoring technician to collect air and surface samples and perform related testing using approved procedures.

The role requires high school education with chemistry/biology coursework and strong attention to safety, with the ability to follow GMP practices and work independently after training. Discretion, organization, and reliable handling of samples are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with chemistry or biology coursework or two years' equivalent experience.
• Excellent manual dexterity; ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions; learn GMP practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; work independently after training.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collect viable air samples with active air-sampling equipment and passive samples when required.
• Collect surface samples using plates, swabs, or approved devices.
• Perform nonviable particulate monitoring, dew point and hydrocarbon testing as needed.
• Use aseptic technique to minimize contamination during collection.
• Verify sampling locations and parameters before and during sampling.
• Label, handle, store, and transport samples to maintain integrity.
• Complete sample records, logbooks, and electronic entries accurately.
• Communicate missed samples, errors, or equipment issues promptly.
• Perform pre-use checks and routine cleaning of monitoring equipment.
• Monitor inventory and expiration of media and supplies; report needs.
• Follow gowning, hygiene, biosafety, and contamination-control requirements.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to safety

Time management

Independent work

Ability to follow instructions

US work authorization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with chemistry/biology coursework

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Eurofins 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Collects viable air samples using qualified active air-sampling equipment and collects passive air samples when required by the approved program.
• Collects surface samples using contact plates, swabs, or other approved devices and techniques.
• Performs nonviable particulate monitoring, dew point and hydrocarbon testing of designated compressed-gas systems using approved, qualified equipment and established sampling procedures when trained, qualified, and assigned.
• Uses aseptic technique to minimize the potential for sample contamination or interference during collection.
• Verifies sampling locations, sample types, media, equipment identification, and required collection parameters before and during sampling.
• Labels, handles, stores, and transports samples in accordance with approved procedures to maintain sample integrity and traceability.
• Completes sample records, logbooks, forms, and electronic entries contemporaneously and accurately.
• Identifies and promptly communicates missed samples, collection errors, equipment issues, damaged media, environmental conditions, and other sampling exceptions.
• Performs pre-use checks and routine cleaning of environmental monitoring equipment and ensures equipment is within calibration or qualification status before use.
• Monitors inventory and expiration status of environmental monitoring media and supplies and communicates replenishment needs.
• Follows applicable gowning, hygiene, access-control, biosafety, and contamination-control requirements for each monitored area.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent with some chemistry or biology coursework or at least two years of demonstrated equivalent experience elsewhere
• Excellent manual dexterity; ability to work with a variety of personality styles; ability to learn and assign appropriate priorities to the work each day;
• Ability to interpret and understand oral and written instructions; ability to learn and use GMP-compliant work practices and systems;
• Strong organizational skills and time management; ability to work independently after training; positive attitude toward work, quality, and laboratory safety;
• Organizational skills; planning best use of time to handle multiple tasks efficiently; personal maturity;
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, workingMonday-Friday 8am-5pm,overtime as needed. Candidates currentlyliving within commutable distance to Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.