Environment Testing

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.

Eurofins Environment Testing Northern California is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for our West Sacramento location.

The Laboratory Technician, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins’ Quality Assurance programs and SOPs, 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:

• Spike and trace samples
• Prepare reagents/acids/bases
• Bottle samples
• Prepare concentrations
• Separation
• Sonication

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.

Performs 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, production environment
• 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

Compensation range: $19-$21 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Position is full-time, non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay.

Candidates must be able to work the following shifts:

• Sunday - Thursday, 7PM - 3:30AM with possible overtime and weekends as needed.
• The initial first weeks of training will be Monday thru Friday, 9am - 5pm.

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.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer 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.

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