Sample Control Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest, Anchorage, AK

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental & vision

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) in Anchorage seeks a detail‑oriented lab support associate to receive, log, label, and ship samples for environmental analyses, ensuring DOT and COC compliance.

This role prepares bottle kits, forwards samples to labs, monitors temperatures, and keeps the work area clean and safe while supporting courier duties when needed.

Full-time, standard hours, with overtime as needed, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• DOT certificate may be required for shipping hazardous chemicals within 90 days of date of hire.
• Valid state driver's license to operate company vehicles
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check as required for company driver certification.
• TWIC card as well as TSA clearance may be required within 90 days of date of hire.
• May drive for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Unloads and verifies incoming samples against DOT Chain of Custody (COC) daily.
• Logs samples into Lab Management System daily and assigns lot numbers.
• Labels samples and delivers them to appropriate labs for analysis.
• Prepares bottle kits daily for shipping to clients.
• Forwards samples to other laboratories as needed to run tests not performed at this location.
• Disposes of spent samples and hazardous materials per SOPs.
• Monitors freezer/cooler temperatures daily to ensure readings are within SOP.
• Cleans and organizes the department daily to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintains safety and environmental compliance in all operations.
• Stocks inventory daily and assists with supplies inventory.
• Performs splits and composites as needed upon request.
• May perform courier duties to support lab and client needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies 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 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.

With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. Our network supports public and private clients—including DoD, DOE, and municipalities—through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure. We offer comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering a wide range of analytes including PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, radiochemicals, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC), matches it to the corresponding quote and notes discrepancies daily. Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
• Logs samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposes and distributes paperwork to Project Managers.
• Labels samples so they may be identified by the lot number assigns and delivers samples to appropriate labs for analysis daily.
• Prepares bottle kits daily to be shipped to clients to collect samples and return for analysis in accordance with established procedures including EPA and DOT requirements.
• Forwards samples to other laboratories in accordance with DOT regulations as needed to run tests that are not performed at that location.
• Disposes of spent samples, waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitors freezer and cooler temperatures daily to confirm that the readings are within SOP guidelines.
• Cleans and organizes the department daily to promote a clean, safe work environment and smoother flow of daily operations.
• Maintains and promotes safety and conducts all operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
• Stocks and supplies inventory daily and assists with inventory of supplies to maintain proper quantity of materials to perform tasks appropriately.
• Performs splits and composites as needed upon request.
• May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
• Will be compliant with all driver procedures, certification, and Company driver policies.
• Must be willing to be on-call during non-business hours in order to perform non-routine sampling and delivery.
• Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples.
• Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins Environment Testing Laboratories. Logs all outgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers.
• Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Other job duties as determined by local management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensure/Certificate/Registration:
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) Certificate may be required for shipping hazardous chemicals within 90 days of date of hire.
  • Valid state issued driver's license to operate company vehicles
  • Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check as required for company driver certification.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card as well as TSA clearance may be required within 90 days of date of hire.
  • Additional client or location licenses or certifications may be required in order to support client and operational needs.
  • May drive for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with overtime as needed.

Compensation Range

$16 - $20 / hour (DOE)

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.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com

We support your development! 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/

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