Sample Receiving Technician - Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Central - Marion, OH

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 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a laboratory or sample receiving environment preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with LIMS or similar software.
• 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.

Additional Information

This is a  full-time  position Tuesday to Friday from 8 am to 6:30 pm with possible overtime.

compensation: $18-20.00 /hr (DOE).

Candidates within a commutable distance to Marion, OH 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

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.

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