Laboratory Equipment Support Technician - TEMPORARY
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.
Job Description The Laboratory Equipment Support Technician serves as the primary point of contact for routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. This role ensures that critical instruments remain clean, functional, and available to support testing activities. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working collaboratively with laboratory scientists in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for routine laboratory equipment maintenance needs.
- Refill the incubator water on a routine schedule to ensure proper function.
- Coordinate and perform annual disinfection of incubators and biosafety cabinets.
- Conduct monthly freezer de‑icing to support optimal equipment performance.
- Coordinate and perform annual freezer defrosts.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory scientists to schedule maintenance around active testing and minimize disruptions.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed and as time permits.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant lab experience, OR High school diploma with 5–7 years of experience in an academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical laboratory
- Proven experience with laboratory equipment maintenance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
Additional Information Position is a 2-3 month contract, full-time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
From Eurofins's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 31 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on eurofins.com. It opens Eurofins's own application form in a new tab, run on SmartRecruiters.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Eurofins will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 23 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job