Laboratory Specimen Processor - Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:30am - 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.

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

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Level I - Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Specimen processing in a Clinical Laboratory setting or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling.
• Applicants will be tested during the interview stages to determine their proficiency in typing, with a minimum requirement of 30 words per minute.
• 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.
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs; strong database skills; 1 year of data entry experience preferred with strong typing skills.

Level II - Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the f