Sample Registration Support Technician (Unpacking) - Tues-Sat, 6pm - 2:30am

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is hiring a Lab Sample Handler to unpack environmental samples received at the laboratory and record temperatures at receipt. You will document discrepancies with client paperwork and organize samples for registration while following SOPs and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include handling sample kits, advising on temperature-related issues, and assisting in labeling and filing as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English professionally.
• Basic computer skills to operate lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Unpack sample kits and coolers received at the lab.
• Take and record the temperature of environmental samples at receipt.
• Document discrepancies with client paperwork and organize samples.
• Inform Sample Registration of temperature alerts or rush samples.
• Carry out SOPs and safety procedures.
• Assist with labeling, filing, and bottle prep as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Position Summary

Unpacking environmental samples received at the laboratory; recording temperature of samples at receipt; documenting any discrepancies with samples at receipt; organizing samples by project onto carts; transferring samples into the Sample Registration area for entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Unpack sample kits and coolers that are received at the lab
• Compare sample containers against client paperwork, documenting any discrepancies, lining up samples on cart according to client paperwork
• Take and record the temperature of all environmental samples and chilled pharmaceutical samples received at the lab
• Inform Sample Registration of projects received above temperature or with excessive damage
• Notify Sample Registration of receipt of short holding time or rush samples when necessary
• Clean all coolers and kits to be returned to clients or to bottle room, fill out shipping slips for return shipments
• Read, understand, and carry out SOPs; follow all safety precautions and procedures
• Assist as needed in Sample Registration with labeling, filing, etc.
• Assist as needed in Bottles Prep with preserving or preparing bottle orders
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently, and stand/walk for a full shift
• Basic computer skills
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have

• 1+ years of related laboratory experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stay productive during times of high volumes of incoming samples
• Able to retain large amounts of information

Additional Information

Pay rate: $17.75/hour + 10% shift differential

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

We support your development!

Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity!

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!

At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific agroscience contract research 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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.