Laboratory Assistant (2nd Shift)

Eurofins•Lenexa, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services. The Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management, problem resolution, and data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency. This role involves receiving incoming shipments, examining samples, contacting clients to resolve issues, operating processing automation equipment, performing data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), labeling and delivering samples, retrieving and re-filing samples, storing specimens, preparing specimens for shipment, aiding in cleaning duties, maintaining quality control and quality assurance records, adhering to all quality and safety standards, and working closely with other lab associates. Higher levels (Level II and III) involve managing escalated issues, demonstrating superior understanding of operations, and potentially supervising, coaching, mentoring, and training others, as well as ensuring department adherence to policies and procedures and assisting management with workflow direction and scheduling.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience
Minimum 1 year data entry experience preferred
Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
Position may require evening and weekend hours
Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Advanced problem solving skills
Ability to manage and direct other Associates as required
Ability to manage daily workload as required
Ability to assist Management in providing overall direction of workflow for Lab Assistants and Support Services as needed
Ability to ensure applicable SOPs are being utilized and followed appropriately
Help with weekly scheduling of staff
Serve as the primary trainer for new Lab Assistants or re-training of existing Lab Assistants
Ability to accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable
Ability to interact with other departments as necessary and develop relationships with other Lab Leadership and Management as it relates to work processes and work flow
Ability to communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor
Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds
Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year data entry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
Complete correction requests as needed
Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
Prepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements
Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required
Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
Other their duties as assigned by management
Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate.
Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations
Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required
Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures