Sample Management Lead

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.

The Sample Management Lead is responsible for received samples and and shipping department materials by: gathering, keeping stock, and ordering products that meet customer requirements; product planning and product marketing; defining the products department vision; shipping and receiving vendor and client orders; working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams and Customer Service Executives to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The individual will be required to work closely with the sales team and be responsible for growing the products division in a manner that supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and coordinate all sample management activities, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment
• Documenting, packaging and transporting samples in accordance with appropriate project-specific sampling and analysis plans/protocols
• Responsible for quality control of all assignment and completing documents
• Following and enforcing company health and safety policies.
• Must be able to follow technical instructions and guidance.
• Will assist with data collection and routine sampling as needed 
• Will assist with scheduling routes for additional couriers
• Responsible for approval of time worked, approving paid time off and other administrative duties.
• Develops and monitors group work schedules based on current and projected workloads and adjusts staffing resources as needed
• Ensures that the laboratory group members maintain effective communication in order to eliminate waste and scheduling delays. Continually developing a team that works well together
• Adherence to corporate policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Responsible for departmental SOPs
• Sets targets, standards for and monitors productivity and timeliness within the group

The ideal candidate would possess:

• 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.
• Prior experience with managing people
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management best practices
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Delegation skills to foster employee development

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.  BS or BA degree is preferred, but not required. 
• Minimum of three years of laboratory experience or similar experience with customer service, sample login and creation of sample collection kits
• Must be able to work standing for most of the day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on repeated basis
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with overtime as needed. 

Starting Base Rate of $23.00- $27.00, based on experience. 

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer 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.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

In a fast growing group, successful leaders are frequently being offered increased areas of responsibility (subject to geographic mobility).

Eurofins offers international opportunities to strong performers.

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!   

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