Clinical Lab Assistant

Company 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 agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

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.

Transplant Genomics Inc. (“TGI”) is a molecular diagnostics company committed to improving organ transplant outcomes with non-invasive serial monitoring guided by biomarkers. TGI’s product portfolio of both individual and combined whole blood gene expression and donor derived cell-free DNA testing is capable of reliably ruling out subclinical kidney rejection and acute rejection in kidney transplant patients. In addition to kidney transplantation testing, our newest product for liver transplant patients is a blood-based biomarker assay designed to rule out rejection as immunosuppression therapy is optimized. 

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to specimen management, specimen storage, inventory replenishment, problem resolution, clinical laboratory cleaning duties and performing data entry processes, as needed with a high level of proficiency, in accordance with Eurofins Transplant Genomics standard operating procedures. 

Essential Job Duties:

Minimum Requirements:
•    Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout the lab, including laboratory cleaning, instrument maintenance, sample management, specimen storage (i.e., retrieving and returning samples from sample storage locations), laboratory supply replenishment
•    Performs a variety of organizational tasks to support the daily functionality of the laboratory. Works efficiently, documents work clearly, and performs responsibilities accurately.
•    Receives incoming clinical samples and demonstrates appropriate documentation. Examines samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc).
•    Properly store specimens for short term and long-term storage.
•    Prepares specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements.
•    Performs data entry into specimen tracking systems and clinical laboratory databases, as needed or assigned. Performs special projects as necessary/as directed.
•    Aids the clinical laboratory personnel in performing daily, weekly and monthly laboratory cleaning duties.
•    Helps technical staff, as needed, with miscellaneous support. Provides administrative support for Clinical Laboratory projects as needed.
•    Works closely and communicate with other clinical laboratory associates to complete daily activities efficiently.
•    Ensures that all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order, prior to sample testing. Performs daily, weekly and monthly laboratory maintenance of laboratory equipment and controlled areas.
•    Under the direction of the laboratory supervisor, supports the clinical laboratory inventory processes.
•    Maintains quality control and quality assurance records, as required.
•    Adheres to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
•    Represents the department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established company standards and associate attributes at all times.
•    Adheres to all Eurofins Transplant Genomics data management policies and protocols.
 

Qualifications

Essential Experience, Knowledge, Skills a