Lab Assistant - Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4:30pm

About the role

Eurofins Viracor LLC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our team. As a member of our dedicated laboratory staff, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
• Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
• Contact clients to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
• Complete correction requests as needed
• Operate the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
• Data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• Prepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements
• 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 lab
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Level I: High School diploma or equivalent required, 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Level II: Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Level III: Ability to manage direct other Associates as required

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Continuous operation of a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

What We Offer

• 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

Additional Information

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.