Laboratory Technician - Eurofins Environment Testing - Ridgeland, MS

Eurofins Viracor, Inc.; Ridgeland, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing in Ridgeland, MS seeks a Laboratory Technician I to perform general laboratory methods and support daily operations in a QA-compliant environment. The role involves sample handling, preparation, and routine maintenance of lab spaces and equipment.

The position requires a 2–4 year science degree, chemistry coursework, and basic lab experience, with English proficiency and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Education: 2 to 4 year degree in science.
• Experience: Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience.
• Ability: English proficiency and ability to read/write/speak in English.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Performs sample preparation including spike/trace, reagent prep, bottle samples, and concentration prep.
• Resolves discrepancies and ensures proper labeling of samples.
• Prepares general lab paperwork, records results, tracks samples, and maintains logbooks.
• Washes glassware and stocks laboratory supplies; cleans work areas for safety.
• Builds bottle kits and assists other laboratory areas as needed.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Math skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Fast learner

Independent work

Time management

Education

Science degree

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Eurofins Environment Testing - Ridgeland, MS

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 18 - USD 20 - hourly

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.

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.

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:
Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis.
Performs 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
• Microbiology work

Resolves discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
Prepares general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
Washes laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
Stocks laboratory supplies.
Cleans work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
Builds bottle kits to provide to clients and assists other laboratory areas as needed.

Education/Experience (BMQ):
Education: 2 to 4 year degree in science
Experience: Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science
• Basic mathematical skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Quick learner
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints

Requirements:

• 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

Pay rate: $18 - 20/hr

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary 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 benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

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 Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 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 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.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.