Lab Assistant - Monday - Friday, 10:00pm-6:30am

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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.

Level I – Minimum

• Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately
• Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)
• Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
• Complete correction requests as needed
• Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Retrieve and re-file samples for testing
• Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
• Prepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements
• Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies
• Other duties as assigned by management

Level 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 operations

Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the following:

• Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required
• Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures

Level I – Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
• Position may require evening and weekend hours
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry experience preferred

Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Advanced problem solving skills

Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the following:

• Ability to manage directly other Associates as required
• Ability to manage daily workload as required
• Ability to assist Management in providing overall direction of workflow for Lab Assistants and Support Services as needed
• Ability to ensure applicable SOPs are being utilized and followed appropriately
• Help with weekly scheduling of staff
• Serve as the primary trainer for new Lab Assistants or re-training of existing Lab Assistants
• Ability to accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable
• Ability to interact with other departments as necessary and develop relationships with other Lab Leadership and Management as it relates to work processes and work flow
• Ability to communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor
• Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc.

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and…