Sample Storage Support Technician (Sample Runner)

LabRulez; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dental and vision

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Sample Storage Support Technician (Sample Runner) to manage unpacking environmental samples, recording temperatures, and organizing samples for entry in the lab. You will transport carts to designated areas and ensure proper handling per SOPs.

Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, basic computer skills, and English fluency. Shifts include M-F and Tue-Sat with various start times; full-time employment with comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently and stand/walk for a full shift.
• Professional working proficiency in English (read, write, speak).
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Unpack sample kits and coolers received at the lab.
• Record temperatures of samples at receipt and document discrepancies.
• Transport samples and carts to designated areas in the lab, including elevators.
• Read, understand, and follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Assist Sample Registration and Bottles Prep as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sample Storage Support Technician (Sample Runner)

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 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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised 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.

Sample Storage Support Technician (Sample Runner)

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.Transporting carts of samples to designated areas in the laboratory, including on elevators.

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
• Transporting samples to different locations in the lab as needed, including on elevators
• 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

Role is available on the following Shifts:

• M-F, 7am-3:30pm
• M-F, 3pm-1130pm
• Tues-Sat, 11pm-7:30am

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Abilityto 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 orsponsorship

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 for 2nd or 3rd shift.

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!

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.

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.