Calibration Technician

About Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins Scientific is an international life‑sciences company that provides analytical testing services across food, environment, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agroscience, genomics, forensic, material sciences, clinical studies, and in‑vitro diagnostics. With more than 58,000 staff in 900 laboratories across 54 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. In 2024 the company generated €6.515 billion in revenue.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration/qualification and preventative maintenance on single‑channel and multi‑channel pipettes in the lab.
• Travel to customer sites to perform pipette calibrations and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair various small laboratory equipment both in the field and in the lab.
• Manage personal parts inventory effectively.
• Provide feedback to the manager regarding any issue impacting service delivery, especially turnaround times.
• Complete administrative paperwork and reports promptly and accurately.
• Follow good documentation practices (GDP) applicable to daily activities.
• Contact customers on time and schedule service efficiently.
• Adhere to environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal/external parties.
• Follow Eurofins work policies and all applicable SOPs; keep training current.
• Maintain client confidentiality, especially when information is obtained from third parties.
• Act impartially within the management system.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Two‑ or four‑year degree in a related science field (e.g., chemistry, analytical chemistry, electronic engineering, biotechnology, or similar).
• 0–1 years of experience for Field Service Engineer I or 1–3 years for Field Service Engineer II, preferably as a Field Service Technician.
• Ability to work in the US without immediate or future sponsorship.
• Physical ability to lift and transport equipment and work in various lab environments.
• Clear, respectful, and timely verbal and written communication.
• Experience with technical troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Self‑motivated and proactive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel within the customer territory up to 5 days per week (Monday‑Friday) with overnight travel as needed.

Schedule

Full‑time, first shift, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm. Travel up to five days per week within the customer territory; overnight travel may be required. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of San Jose, CA. This position is not remote and no relocation assistance is provided.

Pay

Field Service Engineer I – Calibration Technician: $24 / hour – $27 / hour.
Field Service Engineer II – Calibration Technician: $27 / hour – $30 / hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.