Laboratory Assistant

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 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.

The 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 appropriately

Answer the phones from clients and customers and aiding to callers when necessary

Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)

Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies

Complete correction requests as needed

Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management

Accession samples and deliver them to proper area(s)

Sample Aliquot/preparation for testing

Instrument set up and preparation for testing

Perform Temperature log, instrument maintenance and recording

Retrieve and re-file samples for testing

Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage

Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties

Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required

Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable

regulatory agencies

Adhere to policies and protocols in the laboratory

Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently

Other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred

Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling

Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and

maintenance instructions, and company policies

Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1

year data entry experience preferred

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins

DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and

equipment.

For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all

responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be

accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions. Employee

$19.00-$20.00 per hour

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.