Laboratory Technician I

Eurofins; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Dietary Fiber technician for 2nd shift (4pm-12:30am) or 3rd shift (midnight-8:30am) with Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu schedules. You will follow Quality System documents, weigh samples, and perform analyses to meet customer commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree or 1+ year of experience, plus strong communication and meticulous record-keeping. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree, or 1+ year lab experience.
• Candidates living within commuting distance of Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities.
• Adhere to quality measures to meet ISO/IEC 17025, cGMP, GLP requirements.
• Operate basic lab equipment and maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples accurately.
• Perform timely analysis and record data in logbooks and eLIMS.
• Identify need for rechecks and communicate findings with supervisor.
• Maintain glassware, prepare solutions, and report issues promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree

Job description

Company Description

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

Dietary Fiber - 2nd shift (4pm - 12:30am) or 3rd shift (midnight - 8:30am) Tue - Sat or Sun - Thur

• 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 and weigh samples.


• Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments, including but not limited to, 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. 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.


• 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 1+ years experience

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

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.