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Lab Support Technician – Environmental Monitoring |1st Shift (Wed-Sat)

Eurofins
Rensselaer, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2025
💰 $46,000/yr($42,000/yr$46,000/yr)

About the role

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, apply with us today!  

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-focused individual to join our Environmental Monitoring team as a Lab Support Technician. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining product safety and facility control by performing environmental monitoring and sampling in GMP-regulated cleanrooms and classified process areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine environmental monitoring in biopharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms and process areas.
  • Collect samples from high-purity water, clean steam, and compressed gas systems.
  • Handle, document, and manage samples in accordance with established procedures and cGMP requirements.
  • Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, media, and reagents.
  • Support lab operations by cleaning controlled temperature units, operating autoclaves, and performing general lab upkeep.
  • Assist with equipment maintenance and calibration coordination.
  • Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to track samples and test results.
  • Participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations as required.
  • Support the training of new team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences 
  • Basic understanding of microbiology and contamination control principles.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and organizational tools.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Prior environmental monitoring or cGMP experience.
  • Familiarity with LIMS or similar data management systems.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is an indoor lab-based position working in biopharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms and lab spaces. Position requires significant time spent in ISO 8 cleanrooms with the following restrictions:

  • No cosmetic products or applications (such as makeup, false lashes, spray tans etc) are permitted and must be removed before entry
  • Nails must be kept short, trimmed, and unadorned (no nail polish, rhinestones, etc)
  • No jewelry may be worn (exceptions are medical alert-related and one smooth ring band that can be easily covered by a glove)
  • Hair must be able to be neatly tied back and contained in a hairnet, and all facial hair must be neatly trimmed and able to be secured in a beard cover.

Ability to meet physical demands, including, but not limited to, routinely lifting objects of 25 lbs or more, walking and standing for extended periods, pushing or pulling carts and equipment, and bending down or reaching for supplies.

Additional Information

What to Expect in the Hiring Process: 

  • 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
  • 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
  • 30 Minute Virtual Interview with Site Director 

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