Laboratory Technician I HiRes Prep (Multiple Shifts) Eurofins Environment Testing, West Sacramento, CA
West Sacramento, CA - USA
Job Summary
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 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:
- 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 days samples.
Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing Americas 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 one of the following shifts:
- Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 8:30pm
- Monday - Friday 3:30am - 12pm
The compensation for this position is $19.00 - $22.00 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 comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont 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 sameserving as a true ESG Enabler.
Find out more in our career page: 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 61000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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 the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more