Specimen Management Associate

Eurofins • Lancaster, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Management Associate processes incoming specimens, captures all relevant and accompanying data and documents deviations according to expectations, in order to enable timely, high quality specimen services per work lists. To maintain and document chain of custody from box opened until next service destination to ensure full accountability and traceability at all times. To ensure appropriate storage, destruction, and shipping of samples.

Requirements

• US: High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Basic knowledge of English, both written and oral.
• US: Ability to work weekend shifts every other weekend, required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional or Technical degree (minimum 2-year apprenticeship or equivalent), preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a production environment, preferably in healthcare, life sciences or pharmaceutical settings, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with enterprise-grade application (LIMS preferred), preferred.
• Proven (testimonial and/or references) track record as a successful team player.

Responsibilities

• Fully own and process incoming shipments and make corrective actions in a proper, compliant and transparent way according to corporate SOPs.
• Receive shipments from couriers, unpacking shipments, and maintain appropriate temperature of specimens during the registration process.
• Enter and control the subject demographics and visit details into the LIMS system.
• Ensure the specimen quality meets expectations and document any deviations (LIMS system or paper log).
• Transfer the specimens to their next service destination and document handshake.
• Resolve deviations from processing work lists or elevate to management.
• Drive completion of investigations captured in QS Tickets and actions captured within HDL Tickets.
• Prepare, control and complete specimen shipments including paper work and manifests.
• Adhere to timeline commitments for shipping and destruction of samples.
• Create and execute specimen work lists to meet planned completion service timelines.
• Dispose of residual specimens according to company policy and applicable local regulations.
• Ensure proper storage of samples utilizing a LIMS system.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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