Laboratory Technician I (M-F, 3pm -11:30pm) Eurofins Environment Testing Northern California - Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

Eurofins Environment Testing Northern California - Air Toxics is looking for a Laboratory Technician I to join our Folsom, CA team. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare samples for analysis in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, client requirements, and internal procedures. Pressurize, screen, and otherwise prepare samples as required for analytical testing. Perform routine laboratory support activities and assist analysts with sample handling, preparation, and other analytical needs. Serve as a laboratory runner, transporting samples, standards, supplies, paperwork, and other materials throughout the laboratory as needed. Perform administrative and clerical tasks associated with laboratory operations, including documentation, data entry, sample tracking, and record maintenance. Read, understand, and accurately follow SOPs, Air Toxics methods, client requirements, and internal procedures. Ensure all sample preparation, documentation, data handling, and laboratory activities are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable procedures. Prepare calibration standards and other materials required for analytical testing. Operate and utilize the Air Toxics LIMS system for sample tracking, documentation, data entry, and other applicable laboratory functions. Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed and ensure documentation is completed in a timely manner. Assist analytical personnel with routine laboratory tasks and provide support as needed to maintain efficient workflow. Monitor sample and workload status and communicate production, quality, equipment, or sample-related issues to management. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with laboratory safety requirements. Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency when handling samples, documentation, and laboratory materials. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Prioritize and manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines and turnaround requirements. Demonstrate and promote the company's vision, values, quality standards, and commitment to customer service. Perform other laboratory, administrative, and support duties as assigned. Minimum Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. Experience working in a fast paced environment similar to food service or production setting. Ability and/or Skills Adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures; Excellent customer service; resourceful and collaborative approach in solving problems; function in an environment of constant change and conflicting priorities; communicate well with coworkers and management; read, understand and comply with SOPs; concentrate, focus, and be attentive to details; use a keyboard to enter data; work under medium to high stress level; ability to exercise independent judgment and effectively use resources to solve problems; ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a continuous basis, stand for prolonged periods; work upright, bend and use hands and arms repetitively to perform moderate physical work duties; the ability to push carts with objects on board weighing up to 50 pounds; hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person or on the phone; specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hazardous Material Handling The Eurofins Air Toxics laboratory houses chemicals necessary for the analysis of various environmental samples. These chemicals can be harmful if not properly handled. The list includes but is not limited to; cryogenic Dewars of liquid nitrogen, compressed gasses including helium, nitrogen and hydrogen, sharps and liquid solvents such as methylene chloride, acetonitrile and acetone. This position requires the ability to safely handle and transport these bulk chemicals. The employee will be required to read and reference the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Injury and Illness Prevention Program for additional information and instruction. Compensation Range : $19 - $21 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Position is full-time and non-exempt from overtime pay, candidates must be able to work the following shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm Weekends and overtime as needed. 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 offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options. 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 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.