Laboratory Technician
Eurofins Scientific
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- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 5
- 14 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Eurofins Scientific
Biotechnology · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Prepare and test samples, weigh samples, prepare testing solutions, and record results in logbooks and eLIMS.
- Maintain a safe, clean laboratory and report analytical difficulties to a supervisor.
What you need
- <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented</li></ul><p><strong>Initial Education Background</strong></p><ul><li>Basic understanding of  ISO 17025 guidelines.</li><li>High School diploma with 0-3 years experience.</li></ul>
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
ISO 17025 guidelinesanalytical skillscommunication skillsproblem solver
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Perks
- medical coverage
- dental
- vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- holidays
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Lipids - Mon - Fri (3rd shift 12am - 8:30am)
1. Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.
2. Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements.
3. Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.
4. Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations.
5. Assist in the daily assaying of samples. Perform testing from a daily work list.
6. Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.
7. Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.
8. Prepare solutions used in the daily testing of designated samples.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.
13. Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate.
14. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
15. Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by Department Leader or supervisor.
16. Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.
17. Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees.
18. Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
19. Other duties, as assigned.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented
Initial Education Background
Basic understanding of ISO 17025 guidelines.
High School diploma with 0-3 years experience.
What we offer:
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 USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.