Specimen Management Associate

Specimen Management Associate responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

To process incoming specimens, capture all relevant and accompanying data and document deviations 
according to expectations, in order to enable timely, high quality specimen services per work lists. To maintain 
and document chain of custody from box opened until next service destination to ensure full accountability and 
traceability at all times. To ensure appropriate storage, destruction, and shipping of samples

Sample Registration Specimen Management Associate

• Fully own and process incoming shipments and make corrective actions in a proper, compliant and transparent way according to corporate SOPs.
• Receive shipments from couriers, unpacking shipments, and maintain appropriate temperature of specimens during the registration process.
• Enter and control the subject demographics and visit details into the LIMS system.
• Ensure the specimen quality meets expectations and document any deviations (LIMS system or paper log).
• Transfer the specimens to their next service destination and document handshake.
• Resolve deviations from processing work lists or elevate to management.
• Drive completion of investigations captured in QS Tickets and actions captured within HDL Tickets.

Sample Storage and Shipping Specimen Management Associate

• Prepare, control and complete specimen shipments including paper work and manifests.
• Adhere to timeline commitments for shipping and destruction of samples. 
• Create and execute specimen work lists to meet planned completion service timelines.
• Dispose of residual specimens according to company policy and applicable local regulations.
• Ensure proper storage of samples utilizing a LIMS system.
• Resolve deviations from processing work lists or elevate to management.
• Drive completion of investigations captured in QS Tickets and actions captured within HDL Tickets

Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Professional or Technical degree (minimum 2-year apprenticeship or equivalent), preferred

​​​​​​Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years in a production environment, preferably in healthcare, life sciences or pharmaceutical settings, preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with enterprise-grade application (LIMS preferred), preferred.
• Proven (testimonial and/or references) track record as a successful team player.
• Basic knowledge of English, both written and oral.
• May experience prolonged exposure to low temperatures.
• Standing may exceed 50% of the time. 
• Prolonged usage of computer systems (>75%).
• Ability to lift ≤25lbs repeatedly. 
• Ability to bend and lift required. 
• Ability to follow priorities, pay attention to detail, follow SOPs and work accurately under deadlines.
• Capable of identifying problems and notifying superiors.
• Ability to work weekend shifts every other weekend, required

Position is full-time, working Monday - Friday, rotating Saturdays 11:00 am - 7:30 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

• 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

Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.