Sample Control Technician (M-F, 10am-7pm) - Eurofins Environment Testing, Calscience, Tustin, CA

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; 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) in Tustin, CA is seeking a Sample Control Technician to join our team. You will log, label, and track samples, ensure Chain of Custody accuracy, and verify integrity and timing of samples for analysis.

The role requires a high school diploma, the ability to read and speak English, and prior experience in fast-paced environments. We offer full-time hours, overtime, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a fast paced environment is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log in and label samples, and bottle orders for sign-in and analysis.
• Count samples to verify Chain of Custody accuracy and sample matching.
• Ensure samples are not broken and maintain sample integrity.
• Receive and sign the Chain of Custody and record times when releasing samples.
• Inspect samples for damage or violated hold times and maintain compliance.
• Communicate professionally with Project Managers, clients and couriers.
• Restock supplies and keep shipping/receiving area safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

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.

Job Description

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Sample Control Technician to join our team in Tustin, CA!

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure for Sample Control Technicians.
• Receive, log in and label samples, and bottle orders for sign-in and analysis.
• Count the number of samples when receiving them from clients to make sure that the Chain of Custody and samples match.
• Verify that samples are not broken or damaged.
• Receive and sign the Chain of Custody.
• Ensure that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.
• Inspect samples for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.
• Interact with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with the couriers.
• Restock supplies when received so supplies are available to employees when needed.
• Maintain the shipping/receiving area to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform on-site sampling events as needed.
• Dispose of samples according to guidelines on a monthly basis to remain in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
• Label samples after log in on an as needed basis.
• May be assigned other sample control duties as identified by laboratory management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a fast paced, production, food service or retail type environment preferred
• Computer skills preferred
• Ability to prioritize
• 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

Additional Information

Compensation range: $18-$21 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Position is full-time with overtime and possible weekends as needed. The candidate must be able to work Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM during the initial training and then transition to the following shift:

• Monday - Friday, 10:00AM - 7:00PM

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.

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.

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/

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 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.