Laboratory Technician I - Metals Sample Preparation, Tu - Sa 1p-10p Shift, Eurofins Calscience

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.

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.

Job Description

Eurofins Environmental Testing Southwest is searching for a Laboratory Technician I in Tustin, CA

The Metals Sample Preparation Laboratory Technician I is responsible for utilizing general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, to weigh, digest and prepare soil and water samples for trace metal analysis.

Laboratory Technician I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Evaluate backlog and prioritize daily workload based on required due dates and holding times.
• Retrieve samples from sample storage for digestion and preparation.
• Weigh and measure sample alliquots for digestion and preparation
• Document required sample preparation details and observations
• Prepare reagents and standards for daily use
• Maintain laboratory equipment in acordance with the laboratory quality asurance program
• Perform daily duties while adhering to the environmental health and safety policies
• Wash laboratory glassware as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
• Actively communication with department manager, analytical team and projecct managers about job status, rush ETA, sample matrix issues, holding time etc.
• Assist other areas of the laboratory as needed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Tuesday to Saturday, 1PM to 10PM

The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on level of experience and qualifications.

What we Offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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

Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences comp