Specimen Management Associate

Lancaster, PA, USA Full-time

• 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 Organization 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized 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. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

• Job Description
• Specimen Management Associate responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
• :•To process incoming specimens, capture all relevant and accompanying data and document deviations according to expectations, in order to enable timely, high quality specimen services per work lists.

To maintain and document chain of custody from box opened until next service destination to ensure full accountability and traceability at all times. To ensure appropriate storage, destruction, and shipping of samples

• Sample Registration Specimen Management Associate
• + Fully own and process incoming shipments and make corrective actions in a proper, compliant and transparent way according to corporate SOPs.

+ Receive shipments from couriers, unpacking shipments, and maintain appropriate temperature of specimens during the registration process. + Enter and control the subject demographics and visit details into the LIMS system. + Ensure the specimen quality meets expectations and document any deviations (LIMS system or paper log). + Transfer the specimens to their next service destination and document handshake. + Resolve deviations from processing work lists or elevate to management. + Drive completion of investigations captured in QS Tickets and actions captured within HDL Tickets.

• Sample Storage and Shipping Specimen Management Associate
• + Prepare, control and complete specimen shipments including paper work and manifests.

+ Adhere to timeline commitments for shipping and destruction of samples. + Create and execute specimen work lists to meet planned completion service timelines. + Dispose of residual specimens according to company policy and applicable local regulations. + Ensure proper storage of samples utilizing a LIMS system. + Resolve deviations from processing work lists or elevate to management. + Drive completion of investigations captured in QS Tickets and actions captured within HDL Tickets

• Qualifications
• Basic Minimum Educational Requirements
• :•+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

+ Professional or Technical degree (minimum 2-year apprenticeship or equivalent), preferred

• Basic Minimum Qualifications
• :•+ Minimum 2 years in a production environment, preferably in healthcare, life sciences or pharmaceutical settings, preferred + Minimum 2 years of experience working with enterprise-grade application (LIMS preferred), preferred.

+ Proven (testimonial and/or references) track record as a successful team player. + Basic knowledge of English, both written and oral. + May experience prolonged exposure to low temperatures. + Standing may exceed 50% of the time. + Prolonged usage of computer systems (>75%). + Ability to lift ≤25lbs repeatedly. + Ability to bend and lift required. + Ability to follow priorities, pay attention to detail, follow SOPs and work accurately under deadlines. + Capable of identifying problems and notifying superiors. + Ability to work weekend shifts every other weekend, required

• Additional Information
• Position is full-time
• , working Monday - Friday, rotating Saturdays 11:00 am - 7:30 pm,
• with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. + Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options + Life and disability insurance + 401(k) with company match + Paid vacation and holidays
• Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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