Chemist I - GC VOA (Sa - W shift) Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest - Calscience, Tustin, CA

Eurofins; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest - Calscience, Tustin, CA is seeking a Chemist I for GC VOA to prepare and analyze environmental samples in accordance with EPA protocols. The role requires 1+ years of GC experience and a BS/BA in chemistry or equivalent, with strong time management and communication skills.

The position is full-time on a Saturday to Wednesday shift, with potential overtime and a 10% shift differential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years operating a GC in an academic or production laboratory setting.
• BS or BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for a degree
• Previous production oriented work experience a plus (awareness and ability to efficiently meet deadlines)
• Effective time management and multitasking skills
• Ability to perform and evaluate basic mathematical calculations and formulas
• Ability to work independently following written and verbal instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare water and soil samples for analysis by Purge and Trap Gas Chromatography
• Evaluate chromatography for qualitative and quantitative criteria
• Monitor and manage backlog workload to meet client program requirements
• Upload and peer review data using the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Perform basic instrument maintenance and repair, including column replacement and ion source cleaning
• Prepare standards and reagents for sample analysis
• Maintain instrument calibrations in accordance with laboratory QAQC requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping within the laboratory to maintain an organized and safe working environment
• Conduct daily duties in an efficient and safe manner, remaining compliant with environmental health and safety programs
• Performing other laboratory duties as assigned

Skills

GC operation

Time management

Multitasking

Independent work

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry

3+ years lab experience substitute for degree

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC)

LIMS

Job description

Chemist I - GC VOA (Sa - W shift) Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest - Calscience, Tustin, CA

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 18 - USD 22 - hourly

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.

Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, Calscience in Tustin CA is searching for a VOA GC Chemist I to prepare and analyze environmental samples following EPA protocols in adherence with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.

Analyst duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare water and soil samples for analysis by Purge and Trap Gas Chromatography
• Evaluate chromatography for qualitative and quantitative criteria
• Monitor and manage backlog workload to meet client program requirements
• Upload and peer review data using the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Perform basic instrument maintenance and repair, including column replacement and ion source cleaning
• Prepare standards and reagents for sample analysis
• Maintain instrument calibrations in accordance with laboratory QAQC requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping within the laboratory to maintain an organized and safe working environment
• Conduct daily duties in an efficient and safe manner, remaining compliant with environmental health and safety programs
• Performing other laboratory duties as assigned

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• 1+ years operating a GC in an academic or production laboratory setting.
• BS or BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for a degree
• Previous production oriented work experience a plus (awareness and ability to efficiently meet deadlines)
• Effective time management and multitasking skills
• Ability to perform and evaluate basic mathematical calculations and formulas
• Ability to work independently following written and verbal instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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

Compensation Range: $18 - $22 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Position is full-time. Shift available is Saturday - Wednesday, 7:00am - 4:00pm with overtime as needed. This shift is eligible for a 10% shift differential when working the Saturday - Wednesday shift.

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.

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 and vacation, personal days, 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/

Company 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 62,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 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.