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

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Lab Assistant - Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4:30pmFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins 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.Job DescriptionEurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties. Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: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.Essential Job Duties:Level I - MinimumReceive incoming shipments and document appropriatelyExamine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepanciesComplete correction requests as neededOperation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by managementPerform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)Retrieve and re-file samples for testingProperly store specimens for short term and long term storagePrepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirementsAid laboratory personnel in cleaning dutiesMaintain quality control and quality assurance records as requiredAdhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agenciesAdhere to policies and protocols in the labWork closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficientlyEnsure adherence to laboratory safety policiesOther duties as assigned by managementLevel II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate.Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operationsLevel III – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the...