Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago

Lenexa, United States Eurofins Viracor, LLC Full time

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 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.

Essential Job Duties:

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 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

Qualifications

Level I - Minimum
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • 2+ years of clinical laboratory 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 and 1 year data entry
  • experience preferred
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 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.
Physical Requirements:
  • Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
  • Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
  • Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds
  • Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
  • Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
  • Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
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:
Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.
Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:30am
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 is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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