Laboratory Assistant

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 works 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job DescriptionThe Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management, problem resolution, and data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency. Primary responsibilities include:

Receive incoming shipments and document appropriatelyAnswer the phones from clients and customers and aiding to callers when necessaryExamine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepanciesComplete correction requests as neededOperation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by managementAccession samples and deliver them to proper area(s)Sample Aliquot/preparation for testingInstrument set up and preparation for testingPerform Temperature log, instrument maintenance and recordingRetrieve and re-file samples for testingProperly store specimens for short term and long term storageAid laboratory personnel in cleaning dutiesMaintain quality control and quality assurance records as requiredAdhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agenciesAdhere to policies and protocols in the laboratoryWork closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficientlyOther duties as assigned by managementQualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS2

years of clinical laboratory experience preferredMust be comfortable with raw specimen handlingAbility to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policiesIntermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry experience preferredAdditional InformationWhat we offer:

Excellent part time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysPay ranges from $18 - $19 per hourEurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.