Laboratory Analyst I - Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest, Bend, OR

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.

Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest in Bend, OR is seeking a lab Analyst I to join our team. 

Responsibilities

• Set up and analyze microbiology samples including potable water, non-potable water and soil
• Set up and analyze inorganic potable and non-potable water samples
• Understanding and interpreting the Oregon Health Authority rules and regulations
• Assist clients in person, through email, and over phone with their various needs
• Receive, log and process samples from clients
• Maintain all aspects of laboratory in clean and excellent working order
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory including performing quality control checks and preparing Certificates of Analysis
• Plan and prepare media for compliance and environmental analysis
• Plan and perform monthly environmental monitoring
• Maintain laboratory filing system
• Document all aspects of laboratory functions in logbooks and computer systems
• Perform proficiency testing for Oregon’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program
• Assist manager with tasks, performing them independently, as needed
• Assist in sampling and sample collection route as needed
• Send out client reports and invoices, as needed
• Ability to analyze samples on weekends, as needed

Skills/Qualifications

• Aseptic technique
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Excellent customer service
• Superior time management skills
• Excellent documentation, computer and organization skills

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or equivalent; required
• Two or more years of bench top laboratory experience a plus
• Minimum of two weeks training at academic institution in microbiological analysis of drinking water or 80 hours on the job training

This role will be a full-time role, Monday to Friday starting at 8 am to 5 pm with overtime and weekends as needed. 

Compensation Range: $20-25 / hour (DOE)

Candidates within a commutable distance to Bend, OR are encouraged to apply. 

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 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.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com 

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.