Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Technician I

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 Microbiology Technician for the 3rd shift (12am–8:30am, Tue–Sat). You will follow Quality System documents, meet ISO/IEC 17025 and government regulatory standards, and perform routine analytical work.

You will operate lab equipment, set up batches, analyze samples, keep accurate records in logbooks and eLIMS, and maintain a clean workspace. The role emphasizes teamwork, precision, and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities.
• Adhere to 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 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Microbiology Technician for the 3rd shift (12am–8:30am, Tue–Sat). You will follow Quality System documents, meet ISO/IEC 17025 and government regulatory standards, and perform routine analytical work.

You will operate lab equipment, set up batches, analyze samples, keep accurate records in logbooks and eLIMS, and maintain a clean workspace. The role emphasizes teamwork, precision, and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.