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 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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.
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
Position is full time Monday- Friday 9am-5pm . Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
