What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory and Logistics Tech I - Temporary position at Eurofins?
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
Position Summary:
Employed as an Inventory & Logistics Technician I, this position is primarily responsible for handling and processing incoming and outgoing shipments of samples and supplies under direct supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
As an entry level position, the Inventory and Logistics Technician I will perform these tasks as trained under supervision but may not have mastered all of them.
- Receives shipments of samples and reagents for testing. Completes all paperwork and documentation required.
- Checks in and transfers samples and reagents with appropriate accountability and tracking.
- Maintains the organization of short and long-term storage for each shipment of samples and reagents received for testing. Makes sure documentation is completed for the disposition of samples and reagents.
- Maintains the organization of the Sample Management, Freezer Room and Warehouse areas. Maintains freezers to ensure sample integrity.
- Disposes and/or returns samples and reagents upon request of client.
- Coordinates with other staff to resolve any problems and documents appropriately.
- Receives all deliveries, sorts, distributes and/or stores supplies as needed. Completes and distributes associated paperwork.
- Applies use of IT systems (ERP, LIMs, etc.) as required. Proficient in the Watson LIMS program.
- Packages and ships outgoing samples and reagents, supplies and documents in accordance with IATA regulations.
- Works effectively as a member of a team.
- Understands and follows all procedures and processes required for regulatory and safety compliance(i.e. FDA GxP Regulations, OECD,CLIA,, etc. as applicable)
- Adjusts work hours as needed to meet business needs
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with windows software (excel, outlook, word, power point)
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to coworkers, supervisors, and clients
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Have a positive attitude
- Ability to work in a laboratory setting meeting the physical requirements.
- Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required at certain times of the year.
Additional Information
Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.