Sample Receiving Technician, Environment Testing
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff. Performs sample handling in accordance with state and local EPA regulations. Participates in performing tasks related to sample receipt, storage and disposal as well as shipping samples to outside laboratories. Compensation: $18-20/hour with benefits Position is available for either part-time (4:00pm-7:30pm) or full time (11:00am-7:30pm) at the Eurofins North Kingstown location. Position to start January 2026
Requirements
- Must be able to work in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment
- Exceptional multi-tasking ability with strong attention to detail
- Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
- Familiarity with computers
- Communicate all sample receipt/storage/disposal discrepancies effectively with Sample Receiving Manager in a timely manner
- Professional working proficiency in English as a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the handling and disposal of samples.
- Perform sample receiving duties including, but not limited to: sample documentation upon receipt, sample storage and sample disposal.
- Effectively communicating with Sample Receiving Manager if there are sample receipt related discrepancies including but not limited to: incorrect bottle type / preservation, additional containers not listed on the chain of custody and reporting when sample receipt temperature is out of spec
- Packing and shipping samples via FedEx
- Preparing client bottle orders
- Utilizing computer based laboratory information system to electronically track and store sample containers and for shipping purposes
- Performs all responsibilities in an organized and timely manner in strict accordance with courier arrival times, sample hold times and with the nightly Fedex pickup
Benefits
- excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options
- We support your development!
- Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
- We embrace diversity!
- Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Sustainability matters to us!
- We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives.
- We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
