Scientist I - Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater West

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 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.

Job Description

The Scientist I is responsible for preparing and analyzing environmental samples using established scientific and EPA-approved analytical techniques. This role ensures all work is performed in full compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America 's Quality Assurance programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Scientist I supports accurate, timely, and high quality data generation by following validated methodologies, maintaining strict adherence to laboratory safety and quality standards, and documenting all activities according to regulatory and internal requirements.

Essential Duties and 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
• Understand and interpret Oregon Health Authority rules and regulations
• Assist clients in person, by email, and over the phone
• Receive, log, and process client samples
• Maintain the laboratory in clean and excellent working order
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory, perform QC checks, and prepare Certificates of Analysis
• Prepare reagents or media for compliance and environmental testing
• Perform monthly environmental monitoring
• Maintain the laboratory filing system
• Document laboratory functions in logbooks and computer systems
• Perform proficiency testing for Oregon's Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program
• Assist manager with tasks independently as needed
• Analyze samples on weekends when required
• Prepares and ships samples, bottle orders, and other items to clients and/or laboratories
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Sample Courier driving as required