Sample Specialist - Onsite - Madison, WI

About the Company

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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. 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, offering a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion.

About the Role

Performs a variety of duties in support of departmental operations within Sample Entry, Prep, and the lab to ensure that samples are moved accurately and efficiently between departments.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the company vision
• Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Move samples on a regular basis to the assigned location between Sample Prep, Lab and Microbiology
• Monitor sample location bins in various lab areas and sample prep
• Proactively communicate any issues and concerns about sample movements to the supervisor or lab leaders
• Ensure every barcode is scanned and the sample has the correct location assigned
• Occasionally work in sample disposal area
• Communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of computers
• Experience with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk/stand the majority of the day
• Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs
• Strong communicator
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently

Additional Information

• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Exposure to potential food allergens (e.g., milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.)
• Physical requirements include walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting; may work in walk-in cold storage units
• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for short periods of time
• Work may require use of PPE (personal protective equipment)

Benefits

• 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