Job Description

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. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, 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. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Responsible for pre-analytical processes within the life cycle of the laboratory specimen collection, packaging, shipping, receiving, processing, tracking, test adds/cancellations, create and resolve specimen service requests, specimen archiving, and archive returns to customers.
  • Technician will not perform any work related to patient testing (i.e. specimen dilutions, assay set-up, placing patient specimens on instrumentations, etc.); this work is to be performed solely by licensed CLS employees.
• Perform cleaning duties, equipment maintenance (daily/PM, as needed)
• Perform filing, scanning and archiving of quality and testing records
• Work closely and communicate with other lab staff to complete daily activities efficiently, contribute to team effort
• Interfaces with Eurofins DPT clients to resolve specimen issues
• Recommends changes in services, processes, and policies that enhance pre-analytical efficiencies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Supports Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• Meets basic expectations of Eurofins DPT’s quality management system, including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, accurate recordkeeping so the company may meet its stated quality policy and objectives

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Work Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience
• Specimen management experience (preferred, but not mandatory)
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal assistance
• Ability to partner effectively with management and laboratory teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills, inter-personal, and negotiation skills
• Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other systems
• Ability to work in a controlled environment and within Quality Systems under regulatory requirements

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate MSDS sheet.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• 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

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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