Sample Registration Tech I - Microbiology

Eurofins; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full time benefits including

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 Registration specialist.

You will receive samples, input information into the system, and support testing, reporting, and invoicing. The role involves coordinating with technical staff, maintaining procedures, and training new staff to ensure high productivity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree in science preferred, or equivalent.
• Type 45 words per minute.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples for analysis and enter all pertinent information concerning testing, reporting, and billing in the computer system per SOPs.
• Work with technical staff to ensure client expectations are met for testing, reporting, and invoicing.
• Perform sample Registration duties and maintain Sample Registration procedures and flow charts.
• Assist in training new staff in Sample Registration and troubleshoot customer issues.

Skills

Typing speed

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in science

Job description

• Full-time

Company 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Receive samples for analysis and enters all pertinent information concerning testing, reporting, and billing of samples in the computer system per applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work interactively with the technical staff to help ensure that clients’ expectations are met with regards to testing, reporting, and invoicing
• Proficient in performing the duties of Sample Registration
• Troubleshoot and assist others with troubleshooting Fresh Desk tickets to resolve customer issues
• Perform sample verification and monitor test codes to determine the appropriateness for the matrix received
• Ensure all work is completed as necessary when co-workers are absent.
• Organize tasks in Sample Registration
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other company employees
• Assist in training of new staff in Sample Registration
• Assist with maintaining/updating Sample Registration procedures, Work Instructions or flow charts.
• Manage time in a manner that ensures a high degree of productivity.
• Strong understanding of sample flow and sample priorities to maximize productivity
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
• Proficient typing ability, accuracy, and speed
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

• High School Diploma required
• Associate’s Degree in science preferred, or equivalent
• Type 45 words per minute
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail

Additional Information

What we offer:

• 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

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