Lab Sample Coordinator | Quality & Logistics Specialist

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits including medical,

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a detail-oriented sample processing associate to manage outsourced samples, prepare specimens for subcontracted work, and process client orders. You will coordinate courier logistics, enter data into labware systems, and maintain accuracy for quality control across a fast-paced environment.

The role requires high school or higher in science, strong communication, and a willingness to work on weekends.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for managing outsourced samples with partner Eurofins laboratories to ensure timely COA release for clients
• Preparing samples to be sent to sister labs or other contract labs for subcontracted work
• Responsible for processing online electronic orders from clients and sister labs
• Works with external and/or internal courier services to ensure timely arrival and delivery of samples
• Assists in coordinating logistics of courier routes when needed
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPPs, and Methods
• Registration of incoming samples, maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
• Enter the sample data into Eurofins labware management system in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain supply inventory
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties. Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate professionally, timely, and clearly to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees
• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers
• Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
• Perform other related duties as assigned including appropriate aseptic preparation and processing of samples and associated process controls
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Plating and sample prep experience

Team player

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative worker

Adaptability

Education

AS/BS in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a detail-oriented sample processing associate to manage outsourced samples, prepare specimens for subcontracted work, and process client orders. You will coordinate courier logistics, enter data into labware systems, and maintain accuracy for quality control across a fast-paced environment.

The role requires high school or higher in science, strong communication, and a willingness to work on weekends.