Media Technician - Microbiology Lab & Quality Controls

Eurofins USA Food Testing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Media Technician to support the media department. The role requires performing media preparation, quality control setup, and precise instrumentation use while maintaining sanitation and inventory management.

The candidate should have a HS Diploma and a related AS/BS in microbiology or chemistry, with plating experience preferred. Expect to follow all safety regulations, contribute to continuous quality improvements, and collaborate across departments to

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Reads, understands, and follows management system requirements.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to assigned work.
• Knowledge of media department including media preparation, quality controls, instrumentation use, sanitation, and media inventory management.
• Identify process difficulties and report with proposed solutions to supervisor.
• Maintain readiness to respond to client and coworker needs.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and across departments.
• Promote the company image through ethical business practices.
• continually strive to improve quality using new technologies.

Skills

Media preparation

Quality controls setup

Instrumentation use

Sanitation & dishes

Media inventory management

Education

HS Diploma

AS/BS in Microbiology or related

Tools

Autoclave

Masterclave

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Media Technician to support the media department. The role requires performing media preparation, quality control setup, and precise instrumentation use while maintaining sanitation and inventory management.

The candidate should have a HS Diploma and a related AS/BS in microbiology or chemistry, with plating experience preferred. Expect to follow all safety regulations, contribute to continuous quality improvements, and collaborate across departments to