Sample Control Group Lead, Eurofins Environment Testing

Eurofins USA; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA is seeking a Sample Control Lead in Earth City, MO to manage daily operations of the Sample Control department and lead a team in receiving, logging, storing, and dispositioning client samples. Responsibilities include coordinating bottle kits, ensuring chain-of-custody, and maintaining LIMS records.

You will drive regulatory compliance, support audits and EH&S initiatives, and mentor staff toward performance excellence in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading teams while performing day-to-day operational responsibilities in a production or laboratory environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and ensure compliance; foster engagement and accountability.
• Strong communication skills; relate well to others in direct communication.
• Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient computer skills; LIMs experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic math; work independently and under time constraints.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally; overtime as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, verification, login, and tracking of samples in LIMS to ensure timely processing.
• Ensure proper labeling and chain-of-custody throughout the workflow.
• Coordinate distribution of samples to staff to support operations and turnaround goals.
• Oversee preparation and distribution of sample containers and bottle kits.
• Manage sample storage and disposal per regulatory requirements and holding times.
• Coordinate shipment of subcontracted samples and ensure documentation.
• Monitor departmental inventory and budget documentation; order supplies as needed.
• Communicate department performance metrics to laboratory leadership.
• Participate in audits, EH&S programs, and quality initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, assign work, and coach staff.
• Support training coordination and performance evaluations.
• Maintain processes to monitor holding times and regulatory commitments.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and data quality.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Detail oriented

Math skills

Independent work

Time management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or associate degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Environment Testing operates out of more than 50 laboratories and over 40 service centers across the US. The network can provide full-service Environment Testing capabilities in all US states, either via direct local laboratory participation, or via the extensive logistics network. Through our sustained investment in people, technology, instrumentation, and infrastructure, Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories are positioned to support public and private sectors, DoD, DOE and Municipalities. Services include but are not limited to testing of the following matrices, compound/elemental/wet chemistry suites: Air & Vapor, Drinking/Potable Water, Dioxins/Furans and PCB Congeners, SVOC, VOC and Hydrocarbon, Groundwater, Surface & Non-Potable Water, Metals and Metal Speciation, PFAS, Radiochemistry, Sediment & Tissue, Treatability & Aquatic Toxicology, Soil & Hazardous Waste, Nutrients, Inorganic Non-Metallics, Oil, Fuel & Grease.

Job Description

Must live a commutable distance toEarth City, MO.

Full-time year round positions for 1st shift Mon-Fri8:30pm-5:00pm.

Compensation is $18- 24/hour (depends on experience) benefits and growth opportunities

The Sample Control Lead provides hands-on leadership for the daily operations of the Sample Control department, performing sample control functions while guiding and supporting the team. Responsibilities include the receipt, login, storage, tracking, and disposition of client samples, coordination of bottle kit orders, maintenance of regulatory and quality requirements, and communication of operational performance to laboratory management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the receipt, verification, login, and tracking of environmental samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Ensure proper labeling, chain-of-custody management, and sample custody throughout the laboratory workflow.
• Coordinate the distribution of samples to laboratory personnel to support efficient analytical operations and turnaround time objectives.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of sample containers, bottle kits, and related materials for client sampling events.
• Manage sample storage and disposal activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, laboratory certifications, and established holding times.
• Coordinate the shipment of subcontracted samples to approved laboratory partners and ensure proper documentation and chain-of-custody compliance.
• Monitor departmental inventory levels, maintain budget-related documentation, and coordinate the ordering of supplies and materials as needed.
• Prepare and communicate department performance metrics, including turnaround time (TAT) reports, to laboratory leadership.
• Participate in laboratory compliance, quality, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs and meetings.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and accountability for Sample Control personnel, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and following up on delegated responsibilities.
• Support employee development through training coordination, training documentation, coaching, and performance management activities, including annual performance evaluations.
• Maintain systems and processes to ensure sample holding times are monitored and regulatory commitments are met.
• Oversee the movement of samples from storage through final disposition to ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation and certification standards, including NELAC/TNI requirements.
• Serve as the primary departmental liaison during internal, client, regulatory, accreditation, and corporate audits by facilitating auditor walkthroughs, explaining sample control processes, and supporting audit responses and corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, data quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service

Qualifications

Basic MinimumQualifications (BMQ):

• High school diploma with demonstrated leadership experience or an associate degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant environmental laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams while performing day-to-day operational responsibilities in a production or laboratory environment; laboratory management experience is a plus.
• Ability to effectively lead through change, ensure compliance with SOPs, and foster team engagement and accountability
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and relate well to people in direct communication
• Strong organization and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to coordinate multiple priorities
• Versatility, flexibility in dealing with people
• Ability to synthesize and retain information
• Computer skills, experience with LIMs software a plus
• Ability to perform basic math skills including multiplication, division and algebra
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Willingness to put in overtime hours, as necessary to meet work needs
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

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 :40 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 andagroscience 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 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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.

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