Lab Tech I - Microbiology

Eurofins; Lime Springs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a laboratory technician to support daily analytical operations in Des Moines, IA. The role involves handling samples, recording data in the eLIMS system, and performing tests with accuracy and speed.

The position requires a high school diploma or higher and a relevant AS/BS degree. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet regulatory and client deadlines.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficient use of laboratory information management systems (eLIMS).
• Experience plating, plate reading, and sample preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to quality manual, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and follows health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Registers incoming samples and maintains accurate records for QC tests.
• Enters sample data into the eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
• Performs laboratory testing on samples within turnaround goals.
• Verifies results and communicates them to appropriate personnel.
• Identifies non-conformances and reports root causes with solutions.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and communicates effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

eLIMS proficiency

Education

AS or BS in Microbiology/related field

Tools

eLIMS

Job description

• Eurofins recently celebrated 30 years of excellence in bioanalytical testing.
• The company has grown from 4 employees in a small lab in France to a global network.
• 800 state-of-the-art laboratories across 41 countries.
• Eurofins is one of the best performing companies in the world. In three decades, the company has grown more than 3,000 times.
• Eurofins is now the global market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics testing as well as in agro-sciences CRO (Contract Research Organization) services.

Company Description

• Over 50,000 employees worldwide
• Eurofins recently celebrated 30 years of excellence in bioanalytical testing.
• The company has grown from 4 employees in a small lab in France to a global network.
• 800 state-of-the-art laboratories across 41 countries.
• Eurofins is one of the best performing companies in the world. In three decades, the company has grown more than 3,000 times.
• Eurofins is now the global market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics testing as well as in agro-sciences CRO (Contract Research Organization) services.

Job Description

Monday - Friday (some weekends) 12pm - 8:30pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
• Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner
• Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded
• Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner
• Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees
• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers
• Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

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

Additional Information

Attention to detail, Complete work in timely manner, Work in team focused environment, Works well independently as well as part of a group, Punctual, Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

Proficient in use of eLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA 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

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Responsive problem solver and action oriented.

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

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, and some repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.