Laboratory Operational Assistant

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 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.

Job Description

The Laboratory Operational Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties within the central laboratory related to inventory, administrative reporting tasks, management of samples, manual processing and handling of samples, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Laboratory Operational Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Level I – Minimum
  • Under the direction of the laboratory management, ensures that lab supplies are ordered and stocked.
  • Maintains inventory documentation and communicates to laboratory management when there are delays in supply delivery to the lab.
  • Works within the Purchase Ordering system and communicates to administrative personnel to ensure all paperwork is available for accounts payable.
  • Follow-up communication with vendors on all pending incoming orders.
  • Always maintain supply areas in audit-ready conditions.
  • Fast and accurate process of supplies from receiving to shelves.
  • Maintain accurate accountability of inventory within the assigned database.
  • Ensures proper handling of receipts and purchase orders.
  • Providing support to the Reporting Officer as needed. This may include receipt of client calls for reprinting of reports, executing administrative tasks associated with result cleanings as indicated in query management tool, and other reporting responsibilities as needed.
  • Provides support to Sample Management as needed, including unpacking, accessioning, flow and storage of samples, and archiving.
  • Retrieve and provide samples to laboratory as requested.
  • Perform manual processing of samples in the laboratory, including but not limited to, sample aliquoting, and special handling.
  • Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies.  Perform housecleaning and laboratory cleaning as required.
  • Work closely with and communicate with other lab assistants to complete daily activities efficiently.
• Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I plus the following: 
  • Perform manual processing of samples in the laboratory, including but not limited to, PBMC isolation, sample aliquoting, and special handling.
  • Crosstrain appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks.
• Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I and II plus the following:
  • Under the direction of the laboratory technologists and laboratory supervisor, ensures that lab testing is performed according to established global protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, analytical results.
  • Perform other laboratory-related tasks such as sample sorting, archiving, instrument maintenance etc. as directed by the laboratory management.
  • Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills through supervision, coaching, mentoring of others as required

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Education Qualifications:

• Level I/II
  • High School Diploma or GED acceptable, Associate of Applied Science preferred
• Level III
  • Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science preferred

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Level I/II
  • Laboratory experience is beneficial but no prior experience is needed.
• Level III
  • Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship. 

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Energetic and hard working.
• Willing to work overtime as needed to accomplish tasks
• Strong analytical, logistics, leadership and communication skills: verbal and written.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Ability to lift packages greater than 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working alternating Saturdays 2:00pm - 10:30pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

• 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 Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.