Entry Level Lab Technician, Environmental Testing

Entry Level Lab Technician, Environmental Testing

Join the leader in Environment Testing. Eurofins Environment Testing has a full‑time entry‑level opportunity with benefits.

Compensation: $17.50 an hour. This entry‑level position is for those interested in starting a laboratory career; a college degree is not required.

Shift &

Hours:

Full time – Mon‑Fri 7:00 am‑3:30 pm, with overtime as needed.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life‑sciences company that provides analytical testing services across multiple industries. The Group has an approximate turnover of €6.95 billion, operates over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and employs about 63,000 staff.

• 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
  • Spike and trace samples
  • Prepare reagents
  • Bottle samples
  • Prepare concentrations
  • Separation
  • Sonication
  • 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.

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Production work experience.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Quick learner.
• Work independently.
• Work within time constraints.

• Lifting and Carrying: up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 30 pounds when moving samples and disposing of waste.
• Pushing and Pulling: up to 200 pounds when moving sample carts and gas tanks.
• Body Positions: approximately 60% standing, 10% walking, 30% sitting; must stand, sit, or stoop for long periods.
• Body Movements: stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching when handling samples and performing analyses.
• Smelling: detect 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.

• Education: High school with Chemistry coursework; basic laboratory experience required.
• Experience: Laboratory experience helpful; previous production‑oriented work helpful.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

We support your development! If you don’t match 100% of the requirements, apply anyway. Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

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

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 through emission reduction and compensation initiatives.

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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 labeling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and the support of clinical studies. It has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

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.