Element Lafayette has an opportunity for a Field Technician/Driver to be a part of our growing team. This position supports our Element Materials Technology laboratory located in Lafayette, LA. Element Lafayette specializes in a comprehensive suite of environmental testing, including bioassay and GLP-compliant toxicity testing, RCRA, wastewater, NPDES, UST, ground water, RECAP, 29-B testing, and air/emissions analysis.

You can read more about the Lafayette LA lab here: EMT Lafayette LA Lab Page

• Deliver and collect environmental samples, invoices, and reports to and from various field sites, clients, and project offices.
• Prepare sampling containers and field equipment for testing.
• Perform basic short hold-time field tests
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately, including Chain of Custody documentation.
• Accurately log samples into the laboratory’s LIMS and label each with a unique identification number.
• Transport collected samples to appropriate storage locations within the lab.
• Interact professionally with customers and project managers; promptly report any quality or documentation issues.
• Assist with receiving of supplies and freight when on site.
• Travel to various project sites and offices to support route sampling.
• Maintain the company vehicle in safe, roadworthy condition; ensure all maintenance and logs are documented.
• Maintain accurate documents and records related to the vehicle and its maintenance.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid light vehicle driving license for the country/state of operation
• Good English skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and work under pressure
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs and perform physical field duties

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At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.