Laboratory Assistant

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.

The Laboratory Assistant prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, and must be knowledgeable of both job-specific routine and complex analyses. The analyst validates and reviews data for accuracy, and uploads laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times, and must be knowledgeable of the job-specific laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Laboratory Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Prepare and analyze environmental samples

Accurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMS

Performs independent data reviews for other analysts’ work

Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed

Maintains client service and provides technical support as needed

Assists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests

Performs confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel

Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed

Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations

Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary

Co-ordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery

Assists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessary

Participates in Lean initiatives and projects when called upon

Follows company policies and procedures

Manages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as needed

Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed

Trains new mycology or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed

Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary

Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples

Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary

Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed

Routinely communicates available capacity to Regional Manager

Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed

Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

BS or BA in a closely related science plus 1-2 years of laboratory experience

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

Environmental methodologies

General regulatory requirements

Analytical laboratory techniques

Laboratory QA requirements

Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases

Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Candidates located within commutible distance of Chantilly, VA are encouraged to apply. 

This role has a salary range of $18-22 an hour with health, dental and vision benefits as well as a company matching 401K plan and PTO plan. 

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

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 section, 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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.  In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.