Lab Tech I - Microbiology

Eurofins•Lime Springs, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for completing laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, ensuring sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded. The role involves registering incoming samples, maintaining accurate records, entering data into the Eurofins eLIMS system, and verifying results. The Lab Tech will also identify process difficulties and non-conformances, report them with proposed solutions, and maintain a cooperative and ethical working relationship with clients and co-workers. The company, Eurofins, is a global leader in bioanalytical testing with a large network of laboratories and a strong history of growth and excellence.

Requirements

HS Diploma required
AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field
Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation
Proficient in use of eLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail
Complete work in timely manner
Work in team focused environment
Works well independently as well as part of a group
Punctual
Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Responsive problem solver and action oriented

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements
Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner
Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded
Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner
Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers
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
Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned