Lab Specimen Processor

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences, offering a wide range of analytical testing services to ensure the safety, authenticity, and quality of products across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and record-keeping.
• Accurately and efficiently enter patient data and test information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Verify that samples received are correctly labeled, of the correct type, and within stability for the requested tests.
• Operate automated equipment, accurately label patient samples, and aliquot bodily fluids for testing.
• Archive samples for storage and organize sample batches for testing.
• Prepare batches of samples for send-out testing.
• Handle problem resolution upon receipt of information from the Customer Care team.
• Distribute work to the technical areas of the laboratory.
• Communicate effectively and work closely with coworkers to ensure all daily tasks are taken care of.
• Escalate to Supervisor/Manager any issues that may impact production or patient care.

Qualifications

• Level I: High School Diploma
• Attention to detail
• Ability to accurately follow and remember written instructions
• Computer literacy and typing accuracy
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a team
• Ability to change and move in a fast-paced environment
• Compliance with all safety guidelines
• Willingness to work on automated and manual platforms
• Willingness to work with potentially infectious human blood and bodily fluids
• Initiative to always prioritize patient care
• Reliability and punctuality
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to keep an organized and clean shared workspace
• Able to work independently under general supervision

Prior to Level II

• Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated problems appropriately
• Show advanced understanding of laboratory operations, workflow, and troubleshooting

Prior to Level III

• Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring, and directing team members
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and workflows
• Assist management in organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing daily workload
• Serve as primary trainer for new staff and for retraining existing associates
• Act as point of contact for questions or issues when Supervisors are unavailable
• Collaborate with other departments and laboratory leadership to support efficient workflow
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement, organization, and efficiency
• Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc.
• Act as point of contact for questions or issues when Supervisors are unavailable
• Collaborate with other departments and laboratory leadership to support efficient workflow
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement, organization, and efficiency