Specimen Management Associate

About the Company

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to ensure safety, health, and sustainability. The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. With over 30 years of growth, Eurofins operates 900 laboratories in 54 countries, employing 58,000 staff and offering over 200,000 analytical methods. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion.

About the Role

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

The Specimen Management Associate processes incoming specimens, captures relevant data, and documents deviations to enable timely, high-quality specimen services. Responsibilities include maintaining chain of custody, ensuring proper storage, destruction, and shipping of samples, and adhering to corporate SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Fully own and process incoming shipments, making corrective actions in compliance with corporate SOPs.
• Receive shipments from couriers, unpack, and maintain appropriate specimen temperature during registration.
• Enter and control subject demographics and visit details into the LIMS system.
• Ensure specimen quality meets expectations and document deviations (LIMS system or paper log).
• Transfer specimens to their next service destination and document handshake.
• Resolve deviations from processing work lists or escalate to management.
• Drive completion of investigations captured in QS Tickets and actions 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 service timelines.
• Dispose of residual specimens according to company policy and 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.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with enterprise-grade applications (LIMS preferred).
• Proven track record as a successful team player.
• Basic knowledge of English, both written and oral.
• Ability to work weekend shifts every other weekend (required).

Working Conditions

• 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 as 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, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.