Entry Level Lab Technician, Environmental Testing

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

Job Description

Join the leader in Environment Testing.  Eurofins Environment Testing has a fulltime entry level opportunity with benefits.

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Shift & Hours: Full time-  Wednesday- Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm  Training is Mon-Fri for a couple of weeks  overtime as needed and required.

Compensation- $17.50 an hour plus benefits plus 15% shift differential

***This is an entry level position for those interested in starting their career in a laboratory setting.  College degree not needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis. 
• Performs sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods: 
  • Aliquot samples 
  • o Spike and trace samples 
  • o Prepare reagents 
  • o Bottle samples 
  • o Prepare concentrations 
  • o Separation 
  • o Sonication 
  • o Liquid rack set up
• Resolves discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled. 
• Prepares general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench 
• sheets, and laboratory logbooks. 
• Washes laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
• Stocks laboratory supplies. 
• Cleans work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment. 
• Assists other laboratory areas as needed.

 

Ability and/or Skills

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science 
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Mechanically inclined and enjoys instrument troubleshooting
• Comfortable with a flexible schedule (8 hour shift may become 12 hour shift in busy season)
• Detail Oriented
• Basic mathematical skills 
• Production work 
• Great organizational skills 
• Great communication skills 
• Problem solving skills 
• Ability to muti-task 
• Quick learner 
• Work independently 
• Work within time constraints

This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole. 

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: High school Chemistry coursework a must, basic laboratory experience
• Experience: Laboratory experience helpful Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally 
• Candidates with a BA or BS or without a college degree would excel in this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds when moving samples and disposing of waste
• Pushing and Pulling: Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds when moving sample carts and gas tanks
• Body Positions: Approximately 60% of time standing when analyzing samples, 10% walking when moving about laboratory, and 30% sitting when working at computer, doing paper work, or analyzing samples. These percentages vary significantly Page 4- Analyst I depending upon duties being performed. Must be able to sit, stand, or stoop for long periods of time.
• Body Movements: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching when getting samples and performing analyses
• Smelling: For unusual odors, leakage, contamination
• Hand Use: Handling samples, operating instruments, data entry
• Hearing: Conversational hearing ability
• Vision: Performing analyses, viewing computer screen, doing paperwork
• Speaking: Conversational speaking ability.

"All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check."

This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole.

Additional Information

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.