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 Sample Receiving Technician is responsible for the accurate receipt, documentation, and organization of incoming water samples. This role ensures sample integrity, proper storage, and timely delivery to laboratory staff for analysis. The position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and effective coordination with laboratory personnel.

• Receive and log incoming water samples following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Verify proper labeling, identification, and integrity of each sample upon receipt.
• Record all relevant sample details (source, date, time, condition) in LIMS.
• Maintain accurate chain-of-custody and transportation documentation.
• Store water samples in designated areas, ensuring temperature control and preservation of integrity.
• Sort and prioritize samples based on testing requirements and timelines.
• Track inventory for testing supplies (e.g., pH and chlorine strips) and alert supervisors of shortages or discrepancies.
• Confirm that samples are properly sealed and handled to prevent contamination or degradation.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the sample receiving area.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with laboratory managers and technicians to ensure timely sample delivery for analysis.
• Respond to inquiries regarding sample status and provide updates as needed.
• Notify clients when samples do not meet proper requirements.

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma 
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada without restriction. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a laboratory or sample receiving environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with LIMS or similar software.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Prior experience in a laboratory or sample receiving environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with LIMS or similar software.

• Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.- 5:00 PM, with additional time as needed. 
• Position is located at our Marion, Ohio location. 
• Position Pay Range is $18-20/hr based on experience. 

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