On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant (Micro)

LabRulez; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking an On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant (Micro) in Des Moines, IA. This role supports QC testing with flexible noon–8pm hours, 15–20 hours per week, performing sample assays and data entry in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow Quality System documents, maintain records, and help ensure regulatory and ISO17025 standards are met. Applicants should have a high school diploma and basic ISO17025 understanding.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of ISO17025 guidelines.
• High School diploma with 0-3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily assaying of samples and perform testing from a daily work list.
• Set up and weigh batches of samples.
• Maintain accurate records for quality control tests.
• Prepare solutions for daily testing of designated samples.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory and dispose of hazardous waste per procedures.
• Follow Quality System documents (ISO17025, SOPs, Methods).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

ISO17025 knowledge

Job description

Lab technician, Sample collector, Quality Control (QC)

On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant (Micro)

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant (Micro)

Job Description

• On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant - flexible hours: Noon - 8pm (M - F) 15-20 hours per week
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g.,Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set byISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements.
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.
• Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in the daily assaying of samples. Perform testing from a daily work list.
• Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.
• Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.
• Prepare solutions used in the daily testing of designated samples.
• Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis or as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
• Recordtest data and results for samples in logbook, record book orBookMasterand enter the data or results into eLIMS either manually or through automatic export in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory; clean work area and glassware used in analyses, dispose of hazardous wastes according to established procedures; assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.
• Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by theLaboratoryManager 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 byDepartment Leader orsupervisor.
• 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.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Initial Education Background

• Basic understanding of ISO17025 guidelines.
• High School diploma with 0-3 years experience.

Additional Information

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

• 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 is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, and some repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by thisjobinclude close vision and distance vision.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.