Sample Management Technician

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sample Management Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting analytical testing. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on sample and standards management, requiring excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, and inventorying samples while ensuring compliance with established protocols. With a full-time schedule and comprehensive benefits, this role is perfect for individuals eager to contribute to a global leader in testing and laboratory services. If you're ready to make an impact in a collaborative team setting, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Options

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and analytical testing sample management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, storage, and distribution of samples for testing.
• Prepare aliquots and maintain environmental chambers.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Data Management

Education

Associate Degree in Science

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Computer-Based Asset Management Systems

Automated Labeling Systems

Job description

Company Description

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 just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented candidate to support sample and standards management for analytical testing. This role involves receiving, storing, inventorying, and distributing samples using computer-based asset management systems, as well as preparing aliquots and labeling with automated systems.

Sample Management Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The candidate will be primarily responsible for the receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of samples and standards for analytical testing, utilizing computer-based asset management systems.
• Prepares aliquots of samples and labels using automated systems.
• Review documentation to ensure completeness of paperwork submission. She/he/they will also be responsible for the organization and maintenance of environmental chambers and ensure that samples are stored in appropriate temperature conditions.
• Candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Candidates will need to interact with other team members from different departments to address their concerns, answer their questions, and assist them with their needs.
• The candidate will complete and document activities following established site-specific GxP, SOP, and protocols.
• Recognizes any deviations from project guidelines, determines appropriate course of action, and notifies applicable personnel.
• Applicants must be willing to work around and handle unknown health risk material in a Biosafety level 2/3 Environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Experience in customer service
• Experience with receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of samples for analytical testing
• Experience with labeling and distribution of reference standards
• Experience maintaining environmental chambers
• Experience with data management is preferred
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Self-motivated, attentive to detail, adaptable
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2 years of experience or a Bachelor's Degree in a Science related field
• Experience in customer service or strong communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Hourly rate is between 26-28 dollars per hour.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology