Laboratory Technician I

Eurofins; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking an HPLC technician for their Des Moines, IA location. Responsibilities include performing sample analyses, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Candidates should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with a Bachelor's or Associate's degree and 0-3 years of experience. The position offers excellent benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a relevant position.
• Ability to conduct sample analysis with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in core laboratory methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of samples to meet commitments.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Operate lab equipment and prepare solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

HPLC - 2nd shift (4pm - 12:30am) Tue - Sat

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and ability to conduct at least one other assigned method with no more than 25% supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to operate all required basic lab equipment within department.
• Set up batches of samples to weigh.
• Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments, including preparing samples for analysis, using appropriate analysis methods and techniques, and applying appropriate data reduction.
• Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes; record test data and results for samples in logbook, record book or BookMaster and enter the data or results into eLIMS either manually or through automatic export in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.
• Maintain clean glassware and prepare solutions for use in the daily testing of assigned samples.
• Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to Department Leader or supervisor.
• Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate.
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
• Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Department Leader or supervisor.
• Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees and communicate orally and in writing to co-workers, including 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented.
• Bachelor or Associate degree or with 0-3 years experience.

Location

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, with some repetitive motion.
• Employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a disabled and veteran equal employment opportunity employer.