Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Des Moines (IA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the GC/Lipids channel on a Monday–Friday schedule, 3rd shift from 12am to 8:30am. You will follow Quality System documents, perform daily sample assays, and maintain accurate records in the laboratory.

Working in a regulated environment, you will ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, oversee health and safety practices, and support continuous improvement by identifying issues and proposing solutions.

Competenze

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented.
• Basic understanding of ISO17025 guidelines.

Mansioni

• Follow Quality System documents and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Perform daily assaying of samples and weigh batches.
• Maintain accurate records and enter data in eLIMS.
• Keep a safe, clean laboratory and properly dispose of hazardous waste.
• Communicate with team and supervisor; identify issues and propose solutions.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal

Organizational

Analytical

Formazione

High School diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

Job Description

GC/Lipids - Mon - Fri (3rd shift 12am - 8:30am)

1.Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g.,Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.

2.Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set byISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements.

3.Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.

4.Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations.

5.Assist in the daily assaying of samples.Perform testing from a daily work list.

6.Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.

7.Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.

8.Prepare solutions used in the daily testing of designated samples.

9.Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis or as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.

10.Recordtest data and results for samples in logbook, record book orBookMasterand enter the data or results into eLIMS either manually or through automatic export in a timely and accurate manner.

11.Maintain a safe and clean laboratory; clean work area and glassware used in analyses, dispose of hazardous wastes according to established procedures; assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

12.Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.

13.Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by theLaboratoryManager or appointed designate.

14.Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.

15.Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested byDepartment Leader orsupervisor.

16.Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.

17.Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees.Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers.This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees.

18.Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.

19.Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.


• Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented

Initial Education Background

• Basic understanding of ISO17025 guidelines.


• High School diploma with 0-3 years experience.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• 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

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