Laboratory Sample Assistant

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 laboratories work 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 dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Laboratory Sample Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares outgoing shipments of bottle kits and outgoing coolers of samples for delivery to laboratory.
• Utilizes Eurofins LIMS system (TALs) to receive bottle orders from project managers and prepare them in kits as directed
• Interacts with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally
• Communicates effectively with coworkers about the status of orders
• Restocks supplies when received so supplies are available to employees when needed.
• Verifies the validity and completeness of all bottle orders being delivered. This verification is done prior to leaving for delivery
• Maintains the shipping/receiving area to ensure a safe work environment.
• Performs all duties as outlined in the SOP for Couriers.
• Picks up and delivers samples and bottle orders as needed
• Counts the number of samples when receiving them from clients to make sure that the Chain of Custody and samples match. Verifies that samples are not broken or damaged.
• Receives and sign the Chain of Custody.
• Ensures that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.
• Transports samples on ice from client site to the service center, or from our service center to a sub-contracted laboratory.
• Unloads samples and inspect for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity..
• Follows directions or use maps to locate client offices/sites as specified in the courier request form..
• Records in the courier log book the time that courier arrives to the site and time leaving from the site for all the pick-ups and deliveries.
• Maintains records for the vehicle maintenance and driving miles; turn it in at the end of each month..
• Performs duties in accordance with Section 14 of the Transportation and Fleet Safety of the Corporate Safety Manual.
• Complies with the Company’s “Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy”..
• Maintains delivery vehicle to keep in proper working order.
• May be assigned other sample control duties as identified by the Service Center Manager.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Ability to read maps and follow directions
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License 
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is located in Barberton, OH

Position is 1st shift, Tuesday- Saturday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM 

Postion Range starts at $17.75/hr, based on experience. 

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! 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. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

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!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.