Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Group; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Maryland Heights, MO, is seeking a Laboratory Technician focused on Sample Preparation. You will use balances, pH meters, and standard prep techniques to prepare standards, reagents, and dilutions for analytical testing. The role requires strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

The position is full-time and located in a fast-paced lab environment. A BS in Chemistry is required, with 0-1 years of experience, and compensation of $25–$27 per hour plus

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry with 0-1 years of applicable experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Use balancing, pH meters, and preparation of standards, reagents, and mobile phase solutions.
• Perform testing with supervision: handling volumetric glassware, recording observations, preparing dilutions, pH measurement, titrations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Chemistry

Tools

Balanc es

pH meters

standard prep

reagent preparation

volumetric glassware

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 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 agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.

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.

Job Description

Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry. Examples of this includes evaluating the label claims of consumer products, reverse engineering pharmaceuticals/nutritional supplements, contaminant identification,determiningsources of off odors/flavors/colors, extractables andleachablesof consumer electronics, testing medical devices and much, much more.

Welookingfor a Laboratory Technicians with a focus on Sample Preparation. The skills and responsibilities include:

• Use the following instruments/techniques: Balances, pH meters, preparation of standard, reagent, and mobile phase solutions, preparation of dilutions,handling ofvolumetric glassware, centrifugation, lyophilization, and similar techniques.
• Perform the following types of testing / skills with minimal supervision: Handling volumetric glassware, recording test observations, preparing dilutions of/or reagents, samples, and standards, pH measurement, titrations, and similar skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry with 0-1 years of applicable experience
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety.
• Excellentorganizationskills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationaryposition80% of the time.
• Ability to continuouslyoperatea personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability tooperatea keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensurean accurateexchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezersand /or fingers.
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that isrequired.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes,maintainfocus, complete tasks independently, maketimelydecisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, abilityto complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:0pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of St. Louis, MO are encouraged to apply.

Pay range is $25/h - $27/h depending on experience.

Excellent full time benefits including

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

Eurofins USA Medical Devices is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.