Laboratory Technician, Environment Testing, Danvers MA

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.

The Laboratory Technician I supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies. This full‑time entry‑level position includes benefits and works Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; brief weekend work (approximately one weekend per month) may be required on a rotating schedule. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Danvers, MA are encouraged to apply. Compensation is $20–22 per hour, depending on experience.

• Receive and process samples, including accepting deliveries and unloading shipments from delivery trucks.
• Open coolers and inspect shipment contents; check documentation to ensure all samples are accounted for.
• Distribute samples to appropriate departments, store, restock, and shelve as necessary.
• Follow strict safety and quality‑control procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Enter records in the LIMS system and promote the company vision.
• Demonstrate GMP/GLP compliance, perform routine lab tasks, and familiarise with methods and programs.
• Retrieve samples from Sample Control for analysis, prepare samples using standard techniques, perform chemical analysis, calculate data, and record–report results along with any unusual observations to the supervisor.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and comply with Eurofins environmental, health, safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Assist in the use of complex instrumentation such as gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument‑specific data systems.
• Work under close supervision using routine and standard methods.
• Aliquot, weigh samples, wash glassware, and wash laboratory equipment.
• Perform microbiology analysis by Idexx methods—including handling and processing samples aseptically, preparing reagents and media, preparing dilutions, recording incubation times, resolving discrepancies, tracking samples, maintaining laboratory paperwork, and stocking supplies.

• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills.
• Physical strength to lift and move heavy boxes received by the lab.
• Competence in using LIMS software.
• Reading, writing, and speaking skills in English (professional proficiency required).
• Problem‑solving skills, team participation, and meeting‑management skills.
• Time‑management, organization, and ability to use a calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts.
• Complete work within time and quality constraints and work independently following written or verbal instructions.
• Cooperate and coordinate orally and in writing.

• HS diploma required.
• High‑school chemistry coursework and basic laboratory experience.
• Previous production‑oriented work with awareness of meeting deadlines.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; samples are packed in ice coolers.

Please note – Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes; the actual base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skill set, internal peer salary, business sector, and geographic location. Eurofins offers excellent full‑time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development; if you do not match 100 % of the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Eurofins embraces diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and any other characteristic that makes employees unique. We are committed to sustainability with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2025.