What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Specimen Processor I - Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm position at Eurofins Viracor, LLC?
Company 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.
Job Description
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility :
The Laboratory Specimen Processor is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning and data entry with a high degree of proficiency.
Essential Job Duties :
Level I - Minimum
- Demonstrate data entry proficiency with the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and / or other specimen tracking system.
- Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, stability, volume, etc.)
- Label samples for delivery to proper area(s)
- Use and maintain applicable sample storage materials (i.e. dry ice)
- Make appropriate internal or external contact to resolve patient demographic issues or discrepancies.
- Complete correction requests as needed.
- Adhere to all Data Management policies and protocols.
- 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.
- Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently.
- Maintain other Clinical Laboratory databases as needed or assigned.
- Provide administrative support for Clinical Laboratory projects as needed.
- Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Level I - Minimum
Physical Requirements :
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.
Additional Information
Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions :
What we offer :
Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
