Laboratory Assistant

LabRulez; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support accessioning, specimen management and data entry with attention to accuracy. You will handle shipments, contact clients, and resolve discrepancies while following QA and safety protocols.

The role includes operating front end automation, retrieving samples, and preparing aliquots for testing in a fast-paced lab environment. Must meet minimum education and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and comply with SOPs and policies.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC-based software with data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately.
• Answer the phones from clients and customers and assist callers.
• Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (type, volume).
• Contact client to resolve sample/testing issues or discrepancies.
• Complete correction requests as needed.
• Operate front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management.
• Accession samples and deliver them to proper areas.
• Sample aliquot/preparation for testing.
• Instrument setup and preparation for testing.
• Perform temperature log, instrument maintenance and recording.
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing.
• Store specimens for short and long term storage.
• Assist laboratory personnel in cleaning duties.
• Maintain quality control and QA records as required.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Raw specimen handling

Data entry

SOPs awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC-based software

Job 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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Laboratory Assistant

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.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
• Answer the phones from clients and customers and aiding to callers when necessary
• 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
• Accession samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Sample Aliquot/preparation for testing
• Instrument set up and preparation for testing
• Perform Temperature log, instrument maintenance and recording
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• 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 laboratory
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry experience preferred

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be
accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions. Employee
may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.