Operations Support Specialist (Part-Time Temporary)

Eurofins Consumer Product Testing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is seeking an Operations Support Assistant for the product review and data management team. The role involves maintaining databases, supporting process updates, and ensuring data quality under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field, with 0-3 years of experience, strong organization, and communication skills. This is a 3-month position with potential extension, based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science/technology, life science, quality, regulatory affairs, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily operations for product review and data management.
• Maintains database systems and supports process updates under supervision.
• Ensures data quality and adheres to client rules and SOPs.
• Interacts with team and vendor communication for documentation.
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science/technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Operations Support Assistant executes routine tasks to support product review and data management initiatives. They will work and maintain database software systems and can work with supervision to support process updates, maintain data quality, and execute verification initiatives according to specific business rules and client needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Under direction, supports daily operations for team to be able to execute activities and approvals per client rules with responsibilities such as but not limited to:
  • Organizing shared inbox and ensuring correct team member receives message in a timely manner
  • Engages with third-party vendors to gather documentation for the team
  • Checking deadlines to ensure follow up is being conducted in a timely interval
  • Identifies gaps and/or missing information and communicates to appropriate contact.
  • Maintains and updates documentation as required.
  • Works within specialized software systems
  • Contributes to process improvement initiatives.
  • Updates data files that support the program
• Collaborates and communicates with leaders, colleagues, and subject matter experts within organization effectively.
• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with colleagues.
• Follows SOPs and best practices under supervision.
• Participates in meetings and conference calls.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• In addition, any other duties which may reasonably be expected to fall within the scope of this position, as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ)

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Education/Experience (BMQ)

Education Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in food science/technology, life science, quality, regulatory affairs, or related field.
• Work experience may be substituted for education.

Experience Minimum Required

• 0-3 years of experience

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PPT and databases is essential
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to execute multiple assignments/ tasks
• Ability to maintain a mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Knowledge of food and supplement regulations (FDA, CFR, Labeling, Nutrition) would be an asset
• Database experience a plus

Additional Information

Duration

• 3 months, with the possibility of extension or converting to full-time

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