Media Technician: Lab Prep & Quality Assurance

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Des Moines is seeking a Media Technician to manage media preparation, quality controls and routine instrumentation in a regulated lab environment. The role supports QA procedures and regulatory compliance while maintaining throughput and accuracy.

The candidate will perform plating, sample preparation, and daily lab duties, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. A HS Diploma or higher is required, with relevant science degree preferred.

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

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Reads, understands, and follows management system requirements including ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Media preparation and Set up quality controls.
• Instrumentation use (Autoclave, Masterclave).
• Media inventory management and reporting non-conformances.
• Respond to client/staff inquiries and maintain professional relationships.
• Identify process difficulties and propose solutions to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma

AS or BS in Microbiology/ Food Sciences/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Biochemistry

Tools

Autoclave

Masterclave

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Des Moines is seeking a Media Technician to manage media preparation, quality controls and routine instrumentation in a regulated lab environment. The role supports QA procedures and regulatory compliance while maintaining throughput and accuracy.

The candidate will perform plating, sample preparation, and daily lab duties, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. A HS Diploma or higher is required, with relevant science degree preferred.