Sample Receiving Technician, Environment Testing- N. Kingstown

Performs sample handling in accordance with state and local EPA regulations. Participates in performing tasks related to sample receipt storage and disposal as well as shipping samples to outside laboratories.

Compensation:  $18-20/hour with benefits

Schedule is Monday-Friday 12:00pm- 8:00pm plus overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Follow laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the handling and disposal of samples.
• Perform sample receiving duties including but not limited to: sample documentation upon receipt sample storage and sample disposal.
• Effectively communicating with Sample Receiving Manager if there are sample receipt related discrepancies including but not limited to: incorrect bottle type / preservation additional containers not listed on the chain of custody and reporting when sample receipt temperature is out of spec
• Packing and shipping samples via FedEx
• Preparing client bottle orders
• Assists laboratory with glassware cleaning for all departments.
• Assists chemists and other technicians as needed.
• Perform all responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Eurofins Laboratory safety policy. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment that is in compliance with the requirements of Eurofins Laboratorys Health & Safety program (and local laws and regulations).
• Utilizing computer based laboratory information system to electronically track and store sample containers and for shipping purposes
• Performs all responsibilities in an organized and timely manner in strict accordance with courier arrival times sample hold times and with the nightly Fedex pickup

Qualifications :

• Must be able to work in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment
• Exceptional multi-tasking ability with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to follow instruction and work under general supervision.
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced time sensitive environment..
• Possess an understanding of basic technical knowledge as pertains to assigned department. 
• Ability to learn quickly. 
• Strong leadership qualities preferred.
• Attention to detail. 
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Familiarity and working knowledge with TALS Laboratory Information Management System
• Communicate all sample receipt/storage/disposal discrepancies effectively with Sample Receiving Manager in a timely manner
• Professional working proficiency in English as a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Perform other duties as assigned

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Additional Information :

Please note - 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.

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.

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont 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! At Eurofins we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in Testing for Life our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world and our core values we are building a strong foundation for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the sameserving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: 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 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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food environment pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 61000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

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

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time