Laboratory Technician (entry level) - Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast - North Kingstown, RI

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. Group's key figures are approx. 7.296 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 59 countries and about 65,000 staff. The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies. Full-time entry level position Monday - Friday 12:30pm- 9:00pm Candidates living within a commutable distance of North Kingstown, RI are encouraged to apply. Compensation $18-20/hour (depends on experience) plus eligible for benefits This is an entry level position, those looking to gain experience in a laboratory setting without a 4 year degree encouraged to apply. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Retrieving samples from Sample Control for analysis. Performing sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods: Aliquot samples Spike and trace samples Prepare reagents Bottle samples Prepare concentrations Separation Sonication Preparing water on soil samples for metals analysis. Performing digestions with concentrated acids Learning the Eurofins Laboratory Information Management System Learning the Mercury Analysis L