Laboratory Technician I - Organic Prep (Multiple Shifts) Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest - Calscience, Tustin, CA

About the role

Eurofins Environmental Testing Southwest is searching for a Laboratory Technician I in Tustin, CA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate backlog and prioritize daily workload based on required due dates and holding times.
• Retrieve samples from sample storage for preparation.
• Weigh and measure sample aliquots for preparation.
• Document required sample preparation details and observations.
• Prepare reagents and standards for daily use.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with the laboratory quality assurance program.
• Perform daily duties while adhering to the environmental health and safety policies.
• Wash laboratory glassware as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
• Communicate actively with department manager, analytical team, and project managers about job status, rush ETA, sample matrix issues, holding time etc.
• Aid other areas of the laboratory as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience.
• 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.
• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task.
• Work independently.
• Work within time constraints.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Additional Information

Compensation range: $18 - $22 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Position is full-time with possible overtime and weekends as needed.
Must be able to work one of the following updated shifts in addition to the initial few weeks training schedule will be Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm.
- Sunday - Thursday; 3pm - 12am
- Tuesday - Saturday; 7am - 4pm
- Wednesday - Sunday; 3pm - 12am
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.
Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Tustin, CA are encouraged to apply.
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/