Sample Preparation Technician I

Eurofins; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing and life sciences services. We are looking for detail-oriented individuals to support sample preparation and data handling in a fast-paced environment.

Join a growing network committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to GMP/GLP practices with opportunities for development within a global company.

Qualifications

• Requires high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills including confidentiality and effective communication.
• Good documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and think critically.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the company vision and ensures regular attendance.
• Performs sample preparation tasks to ensure homogeneity (labeling, transferring, milling, weighing, etc.).
• Communicates sample information effectively and notes discrepancies.
• Handles internal customer inquiries and assists with issue resolution.
• Supports cross-training between food and dietary supplement prep procedures.
• Ensures safety and adheres to GMP/GLP as appropriate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Documentation

Problem solving

Learning ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 950 laboratories in 57 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 6.9 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Performs any combination of sample preparation tasks to ensure sample homogeneity which includes but is not limited to labeling, transferring, liquid nitrogen use, milling, blending, weighing, disposal of samples, etc.
• Communicates sample information effectively.
• Communicates discrepancies to appropriate personnel, and assists with problem solving.
• Handles internal customer inquiries and requests.
• Works with the customer service coordinators to resolve client or sample issues.
• Introduces and develops improvement ideas for the group with the assistance of others.
• Learns sample preparation procedures involving larger equipment
• Learns how to perform equipment maintenance/basic repairs and place work orders
• Introduction to cross-training between food and dietary supplement prep procedures
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position with high attention to detail.
• Customer service skills including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality and effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently

Additional Information

What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Your Data

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