About this role
The Quality Assurance Assistant assists the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager during audits and client visits. Helps maintain reference data in LIMS and performs spot audits internally at the request of the QA Manager. Performs customer service requests for Project Management staff, supplies SOP's, certification information, and method information. Works with the laboratory to maintain SOP's and other method performance documentation as directed by the QA Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform QA data audits to ensure laboratory is in compliance with policies and proceduresAssist in scheduling of proficiency testing samples and other QC samples. Process and report QC samples as routine samples to appropriate agenciesIssue controlled and uncontrolled documents to enforce current policies and SOP'sAssist QA Manager in maintaining the laboratory’s reference dataPrepare or post certification applicationsAssist in internal and external audits and client visitsEnsure maintenance of training records for all employeesMaintain methods capability list on TotalAccessMaintain certifications list on TotalAccessAssist in identification of systematic problems within laboratoriesRecommend resolutions for ongoing or recurring nonconformanceMaintain historical indices of technical records including SOPs, QC records, laboratory data, etc.Ensure maintenance of records archivesAssist operations personnel in writing QA SOP’sAssist departments in generating MDL spreadsheets and calculations, reviewing MDL studiesAnswer questions on methods from laboratory personnelSubcontract laboratory information maintenance Laboratory surveillance to ensure equipment calibration Minimum Qualifications
Requires some college chemistry coursework, including lab experience, Bachelors degree in a related science field preferredRequires demonstrated knowledge of chemistry lab terms, laboratory work, and measurementRequires 1+ years bench chemistry or laboratory project management experience 1 year of Quality Assurance experience preferredAuthorization 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
This is a full-time position Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm with possible overtime.
Compensation: $23 - $27 /hour (DOE)
Candidates within a commutable distance to West Sacramento, CA are encouraged to apply.
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.
To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com
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.
Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.