Sample management Associate (Part-Time)

Eurofins•Leola, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Management Associate processes incoming specimens, captures relevant accompanying data, and documents deviations to enable timely, high-quality specimen services. The role maintains and documents chain of custody from opening a box until specimens reach their next service destination, ensuring accountability and traceability. It also ensures appropriate sample storage, destruction, and shipping. The position is scheduled for Thursdays and every third Saturday, with additional time possible as workload requires. The posting also states that weekend shifts every other weekend are required. Candidates living within commuting distance of Leola, Pennsylvania, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Basic written and oral English knowledge.
Proven successful team-player track record, supported by testimonials and/or references.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Ability to follow priorities, pay attention to detail, follow SOPs, and work accurately under deadlines.
Ability to identify problems and notify superiors.
Ability to work weekend shifts every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

Professional or technical degree, with a minimum two-year apprenticeship or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in a production environment, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceutical settings.
At least two years of experience working with enterprise-grade applications; LIMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Process incoming shipments and make corrective actions in accordance with corporate SOPs.
Receive and unpack courier shipments while maintaining appropriate specimen temperatures during registration.
Enter and verify subject demographics and visit details in the LIMS system.
Check specimen quality and document deviations in the LIMS system or a paper log.
Transfer specimens to their next service destination and document the handoff.
Resolve deviations from processing work lists or escalate them to management.
Drive completion of investigations recorded in QS Tickets and actions recorded in HDL Tickets.
Prepare, control, and complete specimen shipments, including paperwork and manifests.
Meet timelines for shipping and destruction of samples.
Create and execute specimen work lists to meet planned service completion timelines.
Dispose of residual specimens according to company policy and applicable local regulations.
Ensure proper sample storage using a LIMS system.