What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sample Administration Specialist position at Eurofins?
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 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.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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
- Serve as information contact at receipt in an efficient and detailed manner with a high degree of quality
- Unpack sample packages and coolers received at the lab
- Interpret and register Medical Device samples into Laboratory Information Management System
- Label samples and select appropriate storage locations
- Place samples into storage
- Complete sample discard on a routine basis
- Prepare and ship samples for subcontracting as needed
- Take daily paperwork to Pharmaceutical Sample Administration after registration and places in appropriate bin
- Read, understand, and carry out standard operating procedures, following all safety precautions and procedures
- Handle incoming informational calls and emails regarding expected samples
- Maintain client files, including quotes, purchase orders, and incoming sample activity records, as available
- Interact with all levels of project managers and technical staff
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Self-motivation; excellent quality of work and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and internal/external clients
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and to move easily from task to task
- Ability to handle prioritization and multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to use a personal computer and learn necessary programs
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Organizational ability and good judgement
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in physical or biological science or equivalent training preferred
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
This position is full time, 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm with overtime as needed.
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply.
- 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 BioPharma Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
