Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:
- Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.
- Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.
- Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
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.
Essential Job Duties:
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