Consider joining Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry.  Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, a nationally recognized laboratory, is searching for a sample management specialist to work in our Professional Scientific Services QC group support the commercial release of life changing medicines in Poway, San Diego, California.

Sample Management – (Production & lab support)

·         Print schedule of samples that are expected daily, and ensure that all expected samples have been taken and reach their correct destination.

·         Attend morning meetings with operations.

·         Collect all in-process samples from production buildings and transport to laboratories.

·          Sort samples in laboratories and deliver all relevant samples to their correct destination (fridge/freezer).

·         Retrieve relevant retain samples on request from the lab

·         Manage retains sample process, including put-away, disposal, shipping and write down as appropriate.

·         Perform all tasks within the timelines outlined in the operating procedures while ensuring that there are no freezer excursions.

·         Act as a key point of contact for all requests/queries relating to samples from both operations and the lab

·         Provide input into relevant operating procedures and training materials

·         Documentation review (logbooks, tickets etc.)

·         Maintenance of housekeeping standards

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

·         High School diploma or equivalent is required, but Associates or Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline, is preferred or equivalent work experience

·         2+ years of relevant work experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or sterile production environments is desirable,  but an equivalent combination of experience and education is acceptable

·         Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

·         Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed

Position is full-time, working 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 8am -5pm with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Poway, California are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your expected salary and possible start date via our career website.

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