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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

 In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Transplant Genomics, Inc. (TGI) is committed to improving organ transplant outcomes with noninvasive serial monitoring guided by genomics.  TGI’s extensive development pipeline includes diagnostic and predictive tests for kidney and liver graft dysfunction, the use of multiple sample types and technology platforms, companion diagnostics for immunosuppressant and immune status tests.

The Lab Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management, problem resolution, data entry, and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with sample receipt, order entry and specimen preparation, sample collection, and other lab activities as directed by Laboratory Manager
• Support all lab operations and functions, including monitoring and requesting supplies and materials to place orders and maintain lab supply inventory
• Maintain specimen inventory and tracking system
• Record keeping and documentation to comply with QSR and corporate policies
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of lab instruments and equipment
• Unpack incoming samples and ship products as determined by Laboratory Manager
• Utilize Laboratory Information System (LIMS) to assign accession numbers, enter orders and print instrument work lists or other lists as required
• Create FedEx labels, use LIMS software to review patient order information against the requisitions received, and other lab activities as directed by Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) or Management staff
• Follow all company policies and procedures: general policies, Exposure Control, Chemical Hazard, Illness and Injury Prevention Program and Quality Assurance Program and understand the hazards associated with failing to follow those procedures
• Perform and log routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation according to protocol

• High School Diploma
• 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
• Authorization to work in the Unites States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lenexa, KS 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

Please be aware that this role will require access to a site that requires COVID-19 vaccination or exemption from vaccination requirements. Prior to starting work in this position, employees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or exemption from vaccination requirements1. Exemptions will be granted as warranted by medical contraindications, disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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