On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Sample Prep On Call/Flex Laboratory Assistant supports daily laboratory testing and sample preparation, with flexible evening hours. The role follows quality-system documents and applicable quality, regulatory, health, safety, and environmental requirements. Duties include preparing and weighing samples, preparing solutions, recording and entering test results, maintaining laboratory cleanliness and accurate records, and reporting analytical difficulties to a supervisor. The position also involves protecting proprietary methods, responding to clients and coworkers, staying current on relevant technical developments, and recommending improvements to laboratory equipment or procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma.
0–3 years of experience.
Basic understanding of ISO 17025 guidelines.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsive, independent problem solver who is action oriented.
Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, including repetitive motion.
Occasional ability to reach with hands and arms and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Close and distance vision.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow quality-system documents relevant to assigned responsibilities, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, methods, and local policies.
Follow quality measures that meet or exceed ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements.
Follow company guidelines and procedures and applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Assist with daily sample assays and perform testing from a daily work list.
Set up sample batches and weigh samples.
Identify samples requiring rechecks.
Prepare solutions for daily testing of designated samples.
Maintain accurate records of work and quality-control or regulatory tests.
Record sample test data and results in logbooks, record books, or BookMaster, and enter data into eLIMS accurately and promptly.
Maintain a safe, clean laboratory; clean work areas and glassware, dispose of hazardous waste according to procedures, and assist others in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Identify method, matrix, or analytical difficulties and report them, along with proposed solutions, to a supervisor.
Protect proprietary methodologies from disclosure to non-employees unless approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or designate.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers.
Stay current on technical, industry, and business developments as directed by the Department Leader or supervisor.
Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with coworkers across departments.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.