Entry Level Lab Technician (Weds- Sun schedule), Environmental Testing

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

Job Description

Join the leader in Environment Testing.  Eurofins Environment Testing has a fulltime entry level opportunity with benefits.

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Shift & Hours: Full time-  Weds- Sunday schedule  8:00am-4:30pm   plus overtime as needed and required.

Compensation- $17.50 an hour  plus 15% shift differential effective day 1 = $20.13/hour

***This is an entry level position for those interested in starting their career in a laboratory setting.  College degree not needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Ability and/or Skills

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science 
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Mechanically inclined and enjoys instrument troubleshooting
• Comfortable with a flexible schedule (8 hour shift may become 12 hour shift in busy season)
• Detail Oriented
• Basic mathematical skills 
• Production work 
• Great organizational skills 
• Great communication skills 
• Problem solving skills 
• Ability to muti-task 
• Quick learner 
• Work independently 
• Work within time constraints

This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally 
expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or 
limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work 
performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be 
included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole. 

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: High school Chemistry coursework a must, basic laboratory experience
• Experience: Laboratory experience helpful 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally 
• Candidates with a BA or BS or without a college degree would excel in this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds when moving samples and disposing of waste
• Pushing and Pulling: Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds when moving sample carts and gas tanks
• Body Positions: Approximately 60% of time standing w