How to hire a field sampling technician

How to hire a field sampling technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step field sampling technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a field sampling technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new field sampling technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a field sampling technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A field sampling technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, field sampling technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of field sampling technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Field Sampling Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Sampling Technician	Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health. In addition, they work to ensure that environmental violations are prevented.	$14-24
   Laboratory Analyst	A Laboratory Analyst helps conduct experiments, run laboratory tests, and analyze results. They compile and record data for the documentation needed for testing and report preparation.	$14-29
   Environmental Services Supervisor	Environmental services supervisors direct and administer a healthcare facility's housekeeping program to maintain sanitation and occupational health. They help departments in charge of the cleanup, sanitation, pest control, housekeeping, and laundry... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sample Management
   • Data Entry
   • Biological Samples
   • FDA
   • OSHA
   • Lims
   • Water Samples
   • Sample Receipt
   • Test Results
   • Sample Storage
   • Computer System
   • Wet Chemistry
   • Environmental Samples
   • Field Testing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage network reliability, capacity and performance in conjunction with RF engineering establish guidelines.
   • Work on PC and network maintenance, repair and configuration conducting troubleshooting and resolution of customer connectivity and Internet/Exchange configuration issues.
   • Redline prescription labels and validate software programs to meet FDA regulations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your field sampling technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A field sampling technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, field sampling technicians' average salary in tennessee is 36% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level field sampling technicians 41% less than senior-level field sampling technicians.
   • Certifications. A field sampling technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a field sampling technician's salary.

   Average field sampling technician salary

   $39,687yearly

   $19.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field sampling technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a field sampling technician job description

   A job description for a field sampling technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a field sampling technician job description:

   Field sampling technician job description example

   Monday-Friday; 1pm-8pm

   Monday-Friday 9am-6am

   Find your place at Pace®

   Join us as a Client Service Technician, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the sample receiving department of our environmental testing laboratory. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.

   What you’ll do

   • Coordinate and perform sample-related activities, including shipping and receiving, processing and administration
   • Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases
   • Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices

   What you’ll bring

   • High school diploma or equivalent
   • Experience in a laboratory or environmental testing setting is preferred, but not required
   • Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting, remain standing for long periods, work around strong smells, and wear personal protective equipment while handling samples (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses and gloves; all PPE provided by Pace®).

   What we promise

   • Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement
   • Opportunities to build a rewarding career
   • An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth

   About Pace ®

   PaceⓇ Science and Technology company makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, PaceⓇ advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others. More at PACELABS.com.

   PaceⓇ Analytical Services is a division of PaceⓇ Science and Technology, providing local testing and analytical services backed by a large, national laboratory network.

   PaceⓇ Life Sciences is a division of PaceⓇ Science and Technology, providing full-service CDMO/CRO capabilities and professional services for in-house labs through a nationwide network of service centers, manufacturing sites and FDA-registered laboratories.

   
   

   
   Tuesday-Saturday 9am-6pm
   Monday-Friday 10am-7pm

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5. Post your job

   To find the right field sampling technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with field sampling technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit field sampling technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your field sampling technician job on Zippia to find and recruit field sampling technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit field sampling technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new field sampling technician

   Once you've selected the best field sampling technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new field sampling technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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