Lab Assistant: Specimen Management & Data Entry

Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Viracor LLC in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support accessioning, specimen handling, and data entry with accuracy and adherence to SOPs. The role involves processing shipments, managing samples, and coordinating with clients to resolve issues in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities include data entry into LIMS, preparing shipments, storage of specimens, and performing routine QA tasks while following safety policies and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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 SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• 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 front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management.
• Perform data entry into the LIMS.
• Label samples and deliver them to proper areas.
• 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 shipping requirements.
• Aid lab personnel in cleaning duties.
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eurofins Viracor LLC in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support accessioning, specimen handling, and data entry with accuracy and adherence to SOPs. The role involves processing shipments, managing samples, and coordinating with clients to resolve issues in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities include data entry into LIMS, preparing shipments, storage of specimens, and performing routine QA tasks while following safety policies and regulatory guidelines.