Chemist I - Wet Chemistry - Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, Calscience, Tustin, CA

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.

The Chemist I performs testing activities as directed by Department Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines to ensure that quoted turnaround times are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform testing activities as directed by Group Leader in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to ensure quoted turnaround times are met.
• Ability to work independently following written and verbal instructions.
• Effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed.
• Instrumentation utilized may include Leco Moisture, Buchi KjelMaster, Teledyne Tekmar TOC, Skalar San++, Skalar Primacs TOC, Skalar BOD, Mantech AM401, Seal AQ700, and others as needed.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Prepare standards and reagents for sample analysis.
• Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
• Review analytical data to assure data meets method, SOP requirements.
• Monitor and record environmental conditions in laboratory.  Alert management of any out of tolerance findings.
• Perform calibrations/checks of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of chemical/supply inventory.
• Perform general housekeeping within the laboratory to maintain an organized and safe working environment.
• Conduct daily duties in an efficient and safe manner, remaining compliant with environmental health and safety programs.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of  EPA and SW846 Methods preferred
• 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

Compensation range: $18 - $22 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Position is full-time.  Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with overtime as needed.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

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.

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.