Specimen Management Associate

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

About the role

The Specimen Management Associate processes incoming specimens, captures all relevant and accompanying data, and documents deviations according to expectations to enable timely, high-quality specimen services per work lists. This role maintains and documents chain of custody from box opened until next service destination to ensure full accountability and traceability at all times, and ensures appropriate storage, destruction, and shipping of samples.

Shift: Second Shift (Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM)

Responsibilities

• Fully own and process incoming shipments, making corrective actions in a proper, compliant, and transparent way according to corporate SOPs.
• Receive shipments from couriers, unpack shipments, and maintain appropriate temperature of specimens during the registration process.
• Enter and control subject demographics and visit details into the LIMS system.
• Ensure specimen quality meets expectations and document any deviations (LIMS system or paper log). Transfer specimens to their next service destination and document handshake.
• Resolve deviations from processing work lists or elevate to management.
• Drive completion of investigations captured in QS Tickets and actions captured within HDL Tickets.
• Prepare, control, and complete specimen shipments including paperwork and manifests.
• Adhere to timeline commitments for shipping and destruction of samples.
• Create and execute specimen work lists to meet planned completion service timelines.
• Dispose of residual specimens according to company policy and applicable local regulations.
• Ensure proper storage of samples utilizing a LIMS system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required). Professional or Technical degree (minimum 2-year apprenticeship or equivalent) preferred.
• Driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Minimum 2 years in a production environment, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceutical settings (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with enterprise-grade applications (LIMS preferred).
• Proven track record as a successful team player (testimonial and/or references).
• Basic knowledge of English, both written and oral.
• Ability to work weekend shifts every other weekend (required).

Work Environment

• May experience prolonged exposure to low temperatures.
• Standing may exceed 50% of the time.
• Prolonged usage of computer systems (>75%).
• Ability to lift ≤25 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to bend and lift required.
• Ability to follow priorities, pay attention to detail, follow SOPs, and work accurately under deadlines.
• Capable of identifying problems and notifying superiors.

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.