Laboratory Technician I - Eurofins Built Environment Testing East - Cary, NC

About the 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 our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies globally to ensure the safety, authenticity, and accuracy of products—from food and water to medicines. The company is dedicated to corporate responsibility, including environmental protection, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and agroscience contract research. With over 61,000 staff across 900 laboratories in 61 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity.

About the Role

The Laboratory Technician I supports laboratory operations in the TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) Department, focusing on Indoor Air Quality testing. Using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation, the role ensures compliance with Eurofins’ Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Performs sample preparation, including but not limited to:
  • Bulk samples
  • AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) samples
  • Soil samples
  • Dust samples
• Performs sample log-in.
• Conducts equipment calibrations, daily balance checks, thermometer readings, and other basic lab activities.
• Maintains, cleans, and prepares glassware and other laboratory appliances for TEM sample preparation.
• Stocks laboratory supplies.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists other laboratory areas as needed.

Requirements

• Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • High school Chemistry coursework and basic laboratory experience.
• Skills:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Reliable, responsible, and a good team player; comfortable with routine and production work.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
  • Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Experience handling micropipettes and tweezers is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Pay

$18 per hour. The actual base salary may vary based on relevant experience, skill set, internal peer benchmarks, business sector, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Dental and vision options.

Benefits package varies based on full-time or part-time regular status.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cary, NC are encouraged to apply.