Laboratory Assistant
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides a wide range of analytical testing services to clients across various industries. The company ensures the safety, authenticity, and accuracy of products like food, water, and medicines. Eurofins operates globally, offering services in food, environment, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more. Founded in 1992, the company now has over 55,000 staff in 900 laboratories across 50 countries, offering a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods.
Primary Responsibilities
- Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
- Answer the phones from clients and customers and aid 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
- Operate the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
- Accesion samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
- Sample Aliquot/preparation for testing
- Instrument set up and preparation for testing
- 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 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
Potential Environmental Factors
This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures, including using the provided safety clothing and equipment. For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.
Additional Information
- Compensation: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
- Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
- Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.