Sample Storage Specialist- Entry Level

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading analytical testing services company seeks a dedicated individual for roles involving the management and processing of laboratory samples in Lancaster County. Responsibilities include following standard operating procedures, problem-solving storage issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and requires candidates to be adaptable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Follow all departmental procedures and SOPs.
• Investigate and solve sample storage problems.
• Put away samples into assigned storage locations.
• Pull samples from storage for return to clients.
• Pull frozen samples needed for laboratory testing.
• Separate sample discards into proper areas for disposal.
• Serve as back-up for sample receiving.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Scientific skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Logical thinking

Deductive reasoning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Responsibilities

• Follow all departmental procedures and SOPs; understand and apply GMP regulations to daily work; document data according to regulatory requirements
• Investigate and solve sample storage problems
• Put away samples into assigned storage locations
• Pull samples from storage for return to clients
• Pull frozen samples needed for laboratory testing
• Separate sample discards into proper areas for disposal
• Serve as back-up for sample receiving

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in the US without immediate or potential future sponsorship

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

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Full-Time, First Shift, Monday-Friday 7am-3pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.

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