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 Northern California, Air Toxics is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team!

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for contributing toward meeting the production and quality goals of the laboratory. The Laboratory Technician works under the guidance of the Department Manager and Lead Scientist(s). This is a high through-put production position and the team member is expected to communicate production and technical issues to the leadership in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing media and sampling kits for delivery to clients and ensures accurate and timely documentation of sample log in, labeling, and routing.
• Technicians will also be responsible for proper disposal of samples and waste in accordance with all applicable procedures.
• Conduct initial sample screening and classification as required.
• Sample and standard preparation as required.
• Perform additional support tasks and duties as assigned by the Laboratory Lead or Supervisor.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Ability to adhere to safety protocol
• Demonstrate good Organizational skills ,versatility, flexibility, and efficiency
• Effective use of time in managing multiple priorities
• Interpret and understand oral or written instructions
• Perform other support duties as assigned
• Teamwork, working closely with all the departments
• Additional duties as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced team environment
• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality control, safety, high production work and organized thought process
• Good teamwork, ability to work closely with all the departments
• Knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Skills and Abilities:

• Adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures;
• Communicate well with coworkers and management;
• Read, understand and comply with SOPs;
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds on a continuous basis, stand for prolonged periods;
• Work upright, bend and use hands and arms repetitively to perform moderate physical work duties;
• The ability to push carts with objects on board weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person or on the phone.

Hazardous Material Handling

The Eurofins Air Toxics laboratory houses chemicals necessary for the analysis of various environmental samples. These chemicals can be harmful if not properly handled. The list includes but is not limited to; cryogenic Dewars of liquid nitrogen, compressed gasses including helium, nitrogen and hydrogen, sharps and liquid solvents such as methylene chloride, acetonitrile and acetone.  This position requires the ability to safely handle and transport these bulk chemicals. The employee will be required to read and reference the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Injury and Illness Prevention Program for additional information and instruction. 

Additional Information

Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Position is full-time, Schedule To Be Determined but likely 8:00am - 4:30pm with flexibility to work 2:00pm -10:30pm once trained.  Overtime and weekends as needed.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

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.

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! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

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

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.