Laboratory Technician

LabRulez; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Full-time schedule

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support QA-compliant lab operations in its Environment Testing America division. The role involves sample preparation, digestion, labeling, and maintenance of lab areas; you will learn LIMS and Mercury Analysis workflows and ensure proper documentation.

This full-time, entry-level position offers a Mon-Fri schedule from 12:00pm to 8:30pm and compensation of $17.50 per hour with eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• High school chemistry coursework preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Prepare reagents and samples; spike, dissolve, and concentrate as needed.
• Digestions with concentrated acids and sample preparation for metals analysis.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab workspace.
• Document results and track samples in lab paperwork and LIMS.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Math skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Chemistry coursework

Tools

LIMS

Job 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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 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.

Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieving samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Performing sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
• Spike and trace samples
• Prepare reagents
• Bottle samples
• Prepare concentrations
• Separation
• Sonication
• Preparing water andsoil samples for metals analysis.
• Performing digestions with concentrated acids
• Learning the Eurofins Laboratory Information Management System
• Learning the Mercury Analysis
• Resolving discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
• Preparing general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
• Washing laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
• Stocking laboratory supplies.
• Cleaning work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assisting other laboratory areas as needed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Comfortable with a fast-paced time sensitive laboratory work
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Ability to useTALS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints
• Can work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing

Full-time entry level positionMon-Fri schedule 12:00pm- 8:30pm Compensation $17.50 plus eligible for benefits

This is an entry level position, those looking to gain experience in a laboratory setting without a 4 year degree.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school Chemistry coursework preferred.
• Basic laboratoryexperiencepreferred
• Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Abilities/Skills:

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science
• Basic mathematical skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability