Sample Management Technician

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

This indivdual will support Sample Management for our Professional Scientific Services group in the Gaithersburg, MD area.

Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The candidate will be primarily responsible for receipt, storage, inventory and distribution of samples and standards for analytical testing, utilizing computer-based asset management systems.
• Prepares aliquots of samples and labels using automated systems.
• Reviews documentation to ensure completeness of paperwork submission. She/he/they will also be responsible for organization and maintenance of environmental chambers and ensure that samples are stored in appropriate temperature conditions.
• Candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Candidate will need to interact with other team members from different departments to address their concerns, answer their questions and assist them with their needs.
• The candidate will complete and document activities in accordance with established site specific GxP, SOP, and protocols.
• Recognizes any deviations from project guidelines, determines appropriate course of action, and notifies applicable personnel.
• Applicants must be willing to work around and handle unknown health risk material in a Biosafety level 2/3 Environment.

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  Experience in customer service
• Experience with receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of samples for analytical testing
• Experience with labeling and distribution of reference standards
• Experience maintaining environmental chambers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with data management is preferred
• 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

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree with experience or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

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

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