Laboratory Analyst I - (Temporary) Eurofins Environment Testing, Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

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

Position Summary: responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
• Preparation of samples using standard techniques
• Analyzing samples
• Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Preparing standards
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s environmental, health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Ability to become trained and competent on instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and productive environment  
• Strong organization with the ability to follow instructions and SOP
• Proactively communicate production and quality issues to management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrate and promotes the company vision
• Participate in laboratory and other meetings
• Perform other duties as required by Company management
• Preparation of samples using standard techniques
• Analyzing samples
• Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Preparing standards

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Strong sense of initiative, detail oriented with a hands-on approach and the ability to work efficiently and accurately within a fast paced environment
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong team working skills and the ability to conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ability to learn new techniques, adapt setup and test equipment to new situations, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and keep accurate records; method development experience
• Proficiency with data processing software and Microsoft programs.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Able to work a full-time shift (M-F) during training; flexible to rotate weekends and overtime as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is required. 
• 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

Additional Information

This is a Full-time temporary position, Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm with possibility of overtime. 

Compensation : $21 / hour. 

Candidates within a commutable distance of Folsom, CA are encouraged to apply. 

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary 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.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com 

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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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

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