Sample Administration Specialist

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a BioPharma Sample Administrator to manage courier communications, sample intake and registration in the LIMS, and to ensure proper storage and documentation. You will process environmental monitoring samples and follow SOPs, interacting with project managers and staff daily.

The role requires strong computer and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer, scientific and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle communication and paperwork for all couriers that arrive for BioPharmaceutical Sample Administration.
• Receive and unpack sample kits and coolers at the lab with high quality.
• Interpret and register samples into Laboratory Information Management System.
• Label samples and select appropriate storage locations.
• Enter samples with insufficient entry information into holds; maintain hold area with follow up and routine inventory.
• Process internal environmental monitoring samples.
• Place samples into storage.
• Read, understand and carry out SOPs, following all safety precautions.
• Handle incoming informational calls and emails regarding expected samples.
• Interact with all levels of project managers and technical staff.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Scientific literacy

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

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 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 agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.

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 agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.

Job Description

• Handle communication and paperwork for all couriers that arrive for BioPharmaceutical Sample Administration
• Receive and unpack sample kits and coolers received at the lab in an efficient and detailed manner with a high degree of quality
• Interpret and register samples into Laboratory Information Management System
• Label samples and select appropriate storage locations
• Enter samples with insufficient entry information into holds; maintain hold area with follow up and routine inventory
• Process internal environmental monitoring samples
• Place samples into storage
• Read, understand, and carry out standard operating procedures, following all safety precautions and procedures
• Handle incoming informational calls and emails regarding expected samples
• Interact with all levels of project managers and technical staff

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies, logical thinking, and deductive reasoning

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Full-time, Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OR Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage,
• Life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid holidays and vacation,
• Dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.