Laboratory Technician I - Radiochemistry - Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Central

Company 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 more than 20 U.S. locations, Eurofins Built Environment Testing offers Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) services to protect health in built environments. Clients include consultants, industry, real estate, healthcare, government, and homeowners.

Services cover a wide range of tests, including asbestos (PLM/TEM), mold, bacteria, VOCs, allergens, Legionella, radon, lead, silica, and more.

Job Description

Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Central, LLC. has a full-time Laboratory Technican I opening at our South Bend Laboratory in our Radiochemistry department. This is a full-time, hourly position averaging 40 hours per week. This position will be responsible for sample handling, reagent preparations, laboratory maintenance and assisting staff with routine water quality extractions, adhering to department’s daily QA/QC requirements, as well as supporting other laboratory needs that may arise. The work schedule may require evenings and/or weekends and the candidate must be able to work overtime on short same-day notice. Previous experience in a laboratory environment is preferred. Responsibilities:

• Support analytical staff with accurate weighing, pipetting skills, preparation of volumetric reagents and standards, labeling, and glass washing.
• Input of data into corporate database
• Clearly and accurately documenting data
• Cleaning and maintaining specific laboratory supplies, instruments and laboratory areas
• Following safe work practices and adhering to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Additional Duties as assigned

Role is M-F, 8am-5pm, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred, but not required; equivalent lab experience may substitute for a degree
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates:

• Will be self-motivated with an understanding of basic laboratory practices related to chemical and physical testing of water samples or applicable fields
• Will have excellent documentation and communication skills in Microsoft Word, Excel is preferred
• Will have previous lab experience
• Will have the ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment

Additional Information

The position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM w/ possible overtime. Compensation: $$18.60-$20.55 / hr (DOE). Candidates within a commutable distance to South Bend, IN are encouraged to apply. 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! 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.