Sample Control Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest, Anchorage, AK

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.

The Sample Control Technician is responsible for receiving, tracking, labeling, storing, and shipping environmental samples. This role ensures samples are handled accurately, documented properly, and delivered to the correct laboratory for testing. The technician also prepares sampling kits, maintains inventory, supports courier activities, and follows all safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming samples and verify paperwork.
• Enter sample information into the laboratory tracking system.
• Label and distribute samples to the appropriate laboratory departments.
• Prepare and ship bottle kits and sampling supplies to clients.
• Package and send samples to other laboratories when required.
• Dispose of samples and laboratory waste according to safety procedures.
• Monitor and record cooler and freezer temperatures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Stock supplies and assist with inventory management.
• Assist with sample splitting and compositing when needed.
• Perform sample pickup and delivery services as required.
• Follow all company driving policies and maintain company vehicles.
• Support after-hours or on-call sample collection and delivery when needed.
• Organize and maintain sample storage areas, including walk-in coolers.
• Ship empty coolers back to clients and track cooler inventory.
• Provide professional customer service during client interactions.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Comfortable handling samples and laboratory documentation.
• Able to lift, move, and transport sample containers and coolers.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to perform courier duties.
• Able to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Committed to safety and compliance standards.

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  High school diploma or equivalent

• Licensure/Certificate/Registration:
  • Valid state issued driver's license to operate company vehicles
  • Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check as required for company driver certification.
• May drive for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.
• 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.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with overtime as needed.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Anchorage, AK are encouraged to apply.

Compensation Range: $16 - $20 / hour (DOE)

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation 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.

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.