Eurofins

Lab Assistant - Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4:30pm

Lenexa, KS, United States · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 9 hours ago

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About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable.
From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services.

Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations.
The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

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 25 pounds.
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
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.

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
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

High School diploma or equivalent required
2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling
Position may require evening and weekend hours
Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry experience preferred
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Advanced problem solving skills
Ability to manage direct other Associates as required
Ability to manage daily workload as required
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

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries.
This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas.
All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship.

This listing is sourced directly from Eurofins's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.