Laboratory Analyst - PLM (TU - SA, 1PM - 9PM) Eurofins Built Environment Testing - Reservoirs, Arva

Job Description

Job Description

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 more than 20 U.S. locations, Eurofins Built Environment Testing offers Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) services to protect health in built environments. Clients include consultants, industry, real estate, healthcare, government, and homeowners.

Services cover a wide range of tests, including asbestos (PLM/TEM), mold, bacteria, VOCs, allergens, Legionella, radon, lead, silica, and more.

Job Description

The PLM Analyst (Polarizing Light Microscope)  prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s. Sample analyses include but are not limited to air/bulk asbestos samples. The analyst will validate and review data for accuracy and will upload laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times. Analysts will be trained according to current methodologies using job specific testing and equipment.

Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Login, prepare, and analyze environmental samples for asbestos.
• Accurately enters and reports sample descriptions and analytical data using LIMS.
• Performs independent QC analysis for other analysts’ work.
• Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples. And other quality control samples as needed.
• Maintains client service and provides technical support as needed.
• Assists the QA manager in development, implementation and collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests.
• Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed.
• Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations.
• Co-ordinates projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery.
• Assists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessary.
• Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the same.
• Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed.
• Trains new asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed.
• Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary.
• Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates services of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed.
• Communicates available capacity to Lab Manager.
• Supports departments within the lab (login, asbestos, metals, pollen/spores) when appropriate and as needed.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager
• Preparation/Analysis of bulk samples by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform all analyses and quality control measures in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Enter data into the LIMS as specified and report data to the client, verbally and electronically
• Store and dispose of client samples in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or similar is preferred
• At least 1-3 Years Laboratory Experience
• Computer and software proficient
• Ability to multitask
• In order to perform analysis, candidate must be able to distinguish colors
• 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 role is full-time and the candidate must be able to work, Tuesday - Saturday 1:00pm - 9:00pm, Training will be conducted Monday - Friday.

Compensation Range : $20 - $27 per hour, based 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.

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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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 :40 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.

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.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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