Sample Receiving Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing, Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies 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 to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. Our network supports public and private clients—including DoD, DOE, and municipalities—through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure.

We offer comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering a wide range of analytes including PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, radiochemicals, and more.

Job Description

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Sample Receiving Technician to join our team! The Sample Receiving Technician responsibilities involve assisting and overseeing various aspects of receiving, logging in, pressurizing, screening, and distributing samples.

Responsibilities

• Accept and sign for deliveries; log samples using the company’s LIMS system.
• Open boxes and coolers, inspect shipment contents, and check documentation to ensure all samples are accounted for.
• Pressurize canister samples.
• Read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required by the method, Air Toxics methods, clients, or internal procedures.
• Perform documentation, sample preparation, standard preparation, and data handling in accordance with SOPs or methods.
• Conduct routine maintenance on pressurization instruments.
• Provide miscellaneous support to departments as requested by management.
• Respond to daily requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate any roadblocks encountered while performing routine and non-routine tasks.

Additional Responsibilities

• Screen samples and evaluate results.
• Prepare Tedlar Bags and canister dilutions; re-screen when a saturated level of analytes is present.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Experience working in a fast paced, production environment like food service or manufacturing
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to meet project deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities and a commitment to conducting all activities safely and efficiently.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Word and Excel).
• Ability to handle issues calmly and effectively.
• Physical capability to perform job requirements.
• Availability to work full-time (M-F) during training, with flexibility to rotate weekends and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company’s vision.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Ability and Skills

Adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures; communicate well with coworkers and management; read, understand and comply with SOPs; ability to lift up to 35 pounds on a continuous basis, stand for prolonged periods; work upright, bend and use hands and arms repetitively to perform moderate physical work duties; the ability to push carts with objects on board weighing up to 50 pounds;

hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person or on the phone

Hazardous Material Handling

The Eurofins Air Toxics laboratory houses chemicals…