On-Call Flexible Lab Assistant for ISO 17025 Testing

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Proximate II - On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant to support routine sample assaying, set up batches, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced lab. You will follow Quality System documents, comply with ISO 17025 and regulatory requirements, and assist with daily testing from a predefined work list.

This role emphasizes precise data entry into eLIMS and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

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, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/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.
• 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.
• 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 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 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.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Proximate II - On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant to support routine sample assaying, set up batches, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced lab. You will follow Quality System documents, comply with ISO 17025 and regulatory requirements, and assist with daily testing from a predefined work list.

This role emphasizes precise data entry into eLIMS and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.