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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental testing in Pennsylvania is $23.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.56 and $28.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Environmental Testing job involves assessing air, water, soil, and other environmental factors to identify contamination, pollutants, or hazards. Professionals in this field collect samples, conduct laboratory analyses, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They often work for government agencies, private labs, or consulting firms to help maintain public health and ecological safety.

What does an environmental testing professional do?

A typical day in Environmental Testing often involves collecting field samples, conducting laboratory analyses, and documenting findings in detailed reports. Environmental testers frequently travel to various sites to gather soil, water, or air samples, then return to a lab to analyze results using specialized equipment. Collaboration with scientists, project managers, and regulatory agencies is common, as is interpreting test data to ensure compliance with environmental standards. This role is dynamic and can involve both indoor lab work and outdoor fieldwork, offering diverse experiences and challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for environmental testing?

To thrive in Environmental Testing, you need a solid background in environmental science or chemistry, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills, usually supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, sampling techniques, and regulatory compliance systems such as EPA protocols or ISO standards is essential. Effective communication, organization, and teamwork help professionals manage client expectations and collaborate on investigations. These skills are crucial for producing accurate data, meeting regulatory requirements, and ensuring public and environmental safety.

What does environmental testing do?

Environmental testing involves analyzing samples such as air, water, soil, or materials to assess their safety, quality, and compliance with environmental standards. Environmental testing technicians use specialized equipment and follow protocols to identify contaminants, pollutants, or hazards, supporting environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Infographic showing various Environmental Testing job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,690 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals Prep - 2nd Shift

Eurofins

Lancaster, PA • On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Eurofins rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 180 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

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.
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.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
    • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
    • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
    • Evaluation and quantification of data
    • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
    • Performing routine instrument maintenance
  • Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
  • Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
  • Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
  • As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
  • Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload
  • Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
  • Regular attendance and punctuality
  • Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
  • Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department
  • Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
  • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
  • Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
  • Washes and inventories glassware
  • Purges analyzed samples
  • Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
  • Additional duties as assigned

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on Metals Prep.
  • Organic preparation
  • Metals preparation and analysis
  • PFAS sample preparation
  • HRMS sample preparation
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Radio Chemistry
  • Wet Chemistry
  • High Resolution preparation and analysis
  • Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Position is 2nd shift, 3pm-1130pm, Tues-Sat. Training will be 1st shift M-F.
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications
  • BS or BA in Chemistry or related field, Associate Degree, or 2 years of related laboratory experience in lieu of degree.
  • Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have:
  • Previous experience with wet chemistry
  • Previous experience in a lab or production setting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
  • Able to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions.
  • Applies critical thinking to evaluate options and make decisions.
  • Effective collaboration skills to contribute to team goals and support department productivity goals
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Effectively balances multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
  • Comfortable using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.
  • Consistently delivers high-quality work within established timelines and specifications.
  • Able to work independently, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; able to coordinate tasks and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information
Pay rate: $18-19/hour + 10% shift differential
Please note - 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.
*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee's full-time or part-time regular status.
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/
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 Eurofins Scientific 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Scientific research and development services, biotechnology research and development and environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Leacock, PA, US