Temporary Environmental Testing Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is proactively seeking a Laboratory Technician to temporarily join our Naperville site. This position will be offered as a temporary position that will support the laboratory processing samples from July- December. 

The Laboratory Technician will need a solid understanding of microbiological techniques, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, repetitive environment. Sucessful training for position must be completed within two weeks of the start date. Training will consist of filtering and plating biological concentrates. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine microbiological laboratory procedures and analyses
• Maintain, calibrate, clean and test sterility of lab equipment
• Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms
• Document all data and results in specified forms
• Conduct microbial analyses of samples collected from various sources
• Adhere to correct procedures, policies, and health/safety guidelines
• Prepare specimens and samples for testing
• Work in compliance with laboratory safety standards
• Prepare detailed reports of laboratory results and findings

Education/Experience :

• AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field
• Proven work experience as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician or in transferable laboratory setting 
• Hands-on experience with relevant equipment, procedures, and safety regulations
• Knowledge of modern microbiological techniques
• Experience in preparing cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Ability and/or Skills:

• Strong communication and written skills 
• Strong computer knowledge, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable, and a positive and high energy attitude
• Handle moderate stress in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented

The position will be scheduled Monday - Friday 10 AM- 7 PM, with OT as needed. 

The position is located at the Naperville, IL Laboratory Site and will require onsite attendance daily. 

Starting Range for position is $18.00/hr- $22.00/hr based on experience 

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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.  In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.

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