Laboratory Technician - Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Seattle, WA

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytical testing services seeks a Laboratory Technician in Seattle. This full-time role involves routine lab tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and career development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Some college coursework in chemistry, biology, or geology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine lab tasks including sample preparation and logging.
• Ensures compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
• Maintains general housekeeping in work area.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Effective time management

Organizational skills

Effective oral communication

Effective written communication

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework in chemistry, biology, or geology

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.

Job Description

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is looking for a Laboratory Technician for our Seattle location. This full-time position offers a Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm shift, with possible overtime and weekends as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
2. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
3. Greets and assists laboratory clientele.
4. Performs routine lab tasks to familiarize with methods, practices, and programs, including:

• Preparation of samples using standard techniques.
• Receiving and logging samples using a LIMS system.
• Assisting with Environmental Health and Safety and Quality Assurance duties.
• Recording and reporting unusual test occurrences to the supervisor.
• Performing routine maintenance.

Ensures compliance with Eurofins environmental health, safety, and Quality assurance standards.

Maintains general housekeeping in work area.

Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods.

Conducts activities safely and efficiently.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Some college coursework in chemistry, biology, or geology preferred.
• Previous experience in production or food service helpful.
• Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to participate in team activities and manage meetings.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts.
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints.
• Ability to work independently following instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Compensation: $21 per hour.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime and weekends as needed.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) offers competitive benefits including medical, life, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and paid time off.

We support your development! Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. Eurofins is committed to career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors including expression, identity, and background.

Our sustainability initiatives include aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025, with efforts to reduce emissions and implement sustainable practices at the local level.

Learn more at our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/