Sample Specialist - Onsite - Madison, WI

RXinsider LTD.; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 in Madison, WI is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Entry technician to support department operations in Sample Entry, Prep, and lab workflows.

You will move samples between areas, ensure accurate barcode scans, and help maintain GMP/GLP compliance while providing reliable support to the lab team. This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to walk/stand the majority of the day.
• Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs.
• Strong communicator.
• Ability to learn new tasks.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Move samples between Sample Prep, Lab and Microbiology.
• Monitor sample location bins in various lab areas.
• Proactively communicates any issues about sample movements to the supervisor.
• Ensures every barcode is scanned and the sample has the correct location assigned.
• Occasionally work in sample disposal area.
• Communicates discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Ability to learn quickly

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Customer service awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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-vitre 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Performs a variety of duties in support of departmental operations within Sample Entry, Prep, and the lab to ensure that samples are moved accurately and efficiently between departments.

• Demonstrate and promotes the company vision


• Regular attendance and punctuality


• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate


• Move samples on a regular basis to the assigned location between Sample Prep, Lab and Microbiology


• Monitor sample location bins in various lab areas and sample prep


• Proactively communicates any issues and concerns about sample movements to the supervisor or lab leaders


• Ensuring every barcode is scanned and the sample has the correct location assigned


• Occasionally work in sample disposal area


• Communicates discrepancies to appropriate personnel.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Working knowledge of computers


• Experience with attention to detail


• Ability to work in a fast paced enviroment


• Ability to walk/stand the majority of the day


• Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs


• Strong communicator


• Ability to learn new tasks


• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently

Additional Information

• Overtime and weekend work as required.


• Will be exposed to potential food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.).


• Physical requirements include, but not are limited to, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting. May work in walk-in cold storage units.


• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for short periods of time.


• Work may requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).

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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer.

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