Laboratory Technician - Leachates- Environment Testing - 2nd Shift, Sun-Thurs

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; 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 (USA) is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the 2nd shift (3pm–11:30pm, Sun–Thu). The role supports daily laboratory functions, including cleaning, preparation, extraction, and stocking, following SOPs and QA programs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, English proficiency, and basic computer skills; previous lab experience and MS Office knowledge are a plus. Training runs 6–8 weeks M-F mornings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Professional working proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Follows SOPs, written and verbal instructions.
• Performs routine laboratory cleaning.
• Disposes chemical waste using approved methods.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Entrs data into LIMS accurately.
• Washes and inventories glassware and equipment; may prep for shipping.
• Maintain training records (training IDs).
• Complete QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT) on schedule.
• Assist in other areas of laboratory when needed.
• Prepare reagents and spikes as required.
• May perform extractions as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Technician assists in daily laboratory functions such as, but not limited to cleaning, preparation/extraction, and stocking laboratory supplies (as assigned) using standard techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with chemicals, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows SOPs, written, and verbal instructions
• Performs routine laboratory cleaning
• Performs disposal of chemical waste using approved methods
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Accurately enters data into LIMS
• Washes and inventories, glassware and specialized equipment, may be asked to prepare equipment for shipping
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• May perform laboratory assistant responsibilities
• May prepare reagents and spikes as needed
• May perform extractions as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Position is 2nd Shift, 3pm -11:30pm Sunday - Thurs. Training will be M-F, 7am-3:30pm for approximately 6-8 weeks.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Computer skills
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience in a lab
• A good working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Able to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively.
• Effective collaborator who contributes to team goals and supports department productivity goals
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Consistently delivers high‑quality work within established timelines and specifications.
• Able to work independently, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight.
• Good interpersonal skills: able to coordinate tasks and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Additional Information

Pay rate: $17.75 + 10% shift differential

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 full-time 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/

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 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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