Laboratory Technician I - LCMS Prep, ( SU - TH, 7PM - 3:30AM Shift) Eurofins Environment Testin[...]

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; 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

A leading environmental testing company in West Sacramento is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to perform sample analysis and preparation. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma with chemistry coursework and some laboratory experience. Responsibilities include retrieving samples, preparing reagents, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Full-time, non-exempt position with shifts from Sunday to Thursday offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic laboratory experience preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples for analysis and maintain chain of custody.
• Perform sample preparation, including aliquoting and preparing reagents.
• Record analysis results and maintain laboratory paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

High school Chemistry coursework

Basic laboratory experience

Professional working proficiency in English

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provided pay range

This range is provided by Eurofins Environment Testing (USA). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Eurofins Environmental Testing provides full‑service environmental analysis across all 50 states, supporting public and private clients—including DoD, DOE, and municipalities—through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure.

Job Description

Eurofins Environment Testing Northern California is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for our West Sacramento location.

The Laboratory Technician uses general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins’ Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, supporting laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples from Sample Control for analysis and maintain chain of custody.
• Perform sample preparation, including:
  • Aliquot samples
  • Spike and trace samples
  • Prepare reagents/acid/base
  • Bottle samples
  • Prepare concentrations
  • Separation
  • Sonication
  • Liquid rack set up
• Resolve discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
• Prepare laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
• Wash laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
• Perform job functions within Eurofins Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance standards.
• Maintain housekeeping for work area.
• Perform daily calibration of pipettes and balances.
• Properly dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and recycling.

Secondary Duties

• Stock laboratory supplies.
• Clean work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist other laboratory areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, production environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Additional Information

• Compensation range: $19–$21 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• Position is full‑time, non‑exempt and eligible for overtime pay.
• Shifts: Sunday – Thursday, 7PM – 3:30AM with possible overtime and weekends as needed; initial training Monday‑Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, dental and vision options.

Company Statement

Eurofins is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.