Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater West is seeking a Scientist I to join our team!

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
Other duties that may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for a degree.
Two or more years of bench top laboratory experience is a plus
Minimum of two weeks training at academic institution in microbiological analysis of drinking water or 80 hours on the job training
Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Minimum Ability and/or Skills

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

Additional Information

This is a full-time position Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with possible overtime.

Compensation range: $22.20 - $27.00 per hour depending on experience.

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! 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.

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