Lab Operations Assistant - 2nd shift

Company Description

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.

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. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Under the direction of the laboratory supervisor, ensures that lab supplies are ordered and stocked.Maintains inventory documentation and communicates to the manager when there are delays in supply delivery to the labWorks within the Purchase Ordering system and communicates to administrative personnel to ensure all paper work is available for accounts payable.Maintain an excellent relationship with all vendors and sales representatives.Follow-up communication with vendors on all incoming orders.Maintain supply areas in audit ready conditions at all times.Fast and accurate process of supplies from receiving to shelves.Maintain accurate accountability of inventory with in the assigned database.Assist manager and supervisor in upholding procedures and SOP’s through-out the department.Cross-train appropriate personnel in all purchasing/receiving functions in case of absence.Ensures proper handling of receipts and purchase orders.Keeping operations manager informed of daily operations.Providing support to the Reporting Officer as needed. This may include receipt of client calls for reprinting of reports, ensuring all failed fax reports are followed up and delivered, and other reporting responsibilities as needed.Provides support to Sample Management as needed including unpacking, accessioning and archivingSearch for and provide samples to laboratory as requestedPerform other laboratory-related tasks such as sample sorting, archiving, instrument maintenance etc. as directed by the laboratory manager

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experienceAuthorization to work in the US for any employer, indefinitely, without sponsorship.Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Outlook.Willing to work overtime as needed to accomplish tasksAbility to lift packages greater than 40 pounds.Ability to work in a fast paced environment.Willingness to work schedule:Alternating weeks Sunday- Thursday and Monday - Friday;2nd shift hours; 1st shift first 3 daysPays $18/hr plus 10% differential when working on 2nd shift

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess

Minimal experience with pipetting in an academic or industry lab.Energetic and hard working characteristicsStrong analytical, logistics, leadership and communication skills: verbal and written.Self motivated.Strong organizational skills.

Additional Information

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

Eurofins Central Labs, LLC are committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.