Laboratory Technician I - SVOA Prep (M-F, 12pm-8:30pm) Eurofins Environment Testing, West Sacramento, CA

Company Description

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 Laboratory Technician to join our team! The Laboratory Technician, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins’ Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis and maintains chain of custody.

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/acids/bases
• 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.

Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance standards.

Maintains housekeeping for work area.

Preforms daily calibration of pipettes and balances.

Properly disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and recycling.

Secondary Duties

Stocks laboratory supplies.

Cleans work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.

Assists other laboratory areas as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience
• 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

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

Skills

• Good Organization
• Good Communication
• Good Problem Solving

Abilities

• Ability to Multi-task
• Learn Quickly
• Work Independently
• Work within Time Constraints

Knowledge

• General Knowledge of Chemistry and/or Science
• Basic Mathematics
• Knowledge of Production Work

Requirements

• Working with Computers
• Working with Laboratory Glassware
• Working with Laboratory Instruments / Equipment
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Additional Information

Position is full-time, non-exempt from overtime pay with flexibility for overtime and weekend coverage as needed. The candidate must be able to work Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

The compensation for this position is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

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

What we Offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including