Laboratory Operational Assistant

Eurofins • Lancaster, PA

83d

About The Position

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. Responsibilities include ensuring lab supplies are ordered and stocked, maintaining inventory documentation, and communicating with laboratory management about supply delivery delays. The role also involves working within the Purchase Ordering system, maintaining supply areas in audit-ready conditions, and providing support to the Reporting Officer and Sample Management as needed. The position requires adherence to lab policies and protocols, and the ability to read and interpret internal documents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED acceptable, Associate of Applied Science preferred for Level I/II.
• Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science preferred for Level III.
• Laboratory experience is beneficial but no prior experience is needed for Level I/II.
• Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience is required for Level III.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic and hard working.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Strong analytical, logistics, leadership, and communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that lab supplies are ordered and stocked under the direction of laboratory management.
• Maintain inventory documentation and communicate delays in supply delivery to laboratory management.
• Work within the Purchase Ordering system and ensure all paperwork is available for accounts payable.
• Follow up with vendors on pending incoming orders.
• Maintain supply areas in audit-ready conditions.
• Process supplies from receiving to shelves accurately and quickly.
• Maintain accurate accountability of inventory within the assigned database.
• Ensure proper handling of receipts and purchase orders.
• Provide support to the Reporting Officer as needed, including client calls for report reprints and administrative tasks.
• Support Sample Management with unpacking, accessioning, flow, storage, and archiving of samples.
• Retrieve and provide samples to the laboratory as requested.
• Perform manual processing of samples, including aliquoting and special handling.
• Adhere to lab policies and protocols.
• Perform housecleaning and laboratory cleaning as required.
• Communicate with other lab assistants to complete daily activities efficiently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Dental and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED