Lab Media Technician — ISO 17025 & Microbiology

RXinsider LTD.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full-time benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing seeks a Media Technician to support the Media department under supervision, ensuring quality systems and regulatory requirements are met. Responsibilities include media prep, quality controls, sanitation, inventory, and responding to client queries with professionalism.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC standards, with full-time benefits and opportunities for growth in a global analytical environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to management system requirements and quality manuals.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment; follow regulations.
• Media preparation and quality controls.
• Operate instrumentation (Autoclave, Masterclave).
• Maintain media inventory and report issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with clients and coworkers effectively.
• Identify non-conformances and propose solutions.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma

AS or BS in Microbiology/Biology/Chemistry/Related Field

Tools

Autoclave operation

Media preparation equipment

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing seeks a Media Technician to support the Media department under supervision, ensuring quality systems and regulatory requirements are met. Responsibilities include media prep, quality controls, sanitation, inventory, and responding to client queries with professionalism.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC standards, with full-time benefits and opportunities for growth in a global analytical environment.