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.
In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Laboratory Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management, problem resolution, and data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency.
Level I - Minimum
Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
Complete correction requests as needed
Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
Prepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements
Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
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
Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
Other their duties as assigned by management
Level II - Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:
Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate.
Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations
Level III - Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the following:
Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required
Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures
Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
Level I - Minimum
Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience
Minimum 1 year data entry experience preferred
Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
Position may require evening and weekend hours
Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills
Level II - Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Advanced problem solving skills
Level III - Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the following:
Ability to manage and direct other Associates as required
Ability to manage daily workload as required
Ability to assist Management in providing overall direction of workflow for Lab Assistants and Support Services as needed
Ability to ensure applicable SOPs are being utilized and followed appropriately
Help with weekly scheduling of staff
Serve as the primary trainer for new Lab Assistants or re-training of existing Lab Assistants
Ability to accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable
Ability to interact with other departments as necessary and develop relationships with other Lab Leadership and Management as it relates to work processes and work flow
Ability to communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor
Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
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. Work environment may consist of exposure to infectious disease, bio hazardous and hazardous materials, and regulated medical waste
Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30 PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lenexa, KS are encouraged to apply.
Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.