Laboratory Technician I

Eurofins•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate for completing assigned duties and responsibilities. The role carries authority to take necessary action within company guidelines and laboratory practices, including identifying departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures. The technician supports laboratory operations by registering incoming samples as needed, accurately entering sample data into Eurofins eLIMS, maintaining records, conducting testing, verifying results, and submitting results to appropriate personnel. The role follows applicable quality-system, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements and supports timely sample turnaround, client service, and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsive problem solver who is action oriented.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote the company vision; maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Read, understand, and follow applicable management-system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods, to support compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and relevant government regulations.
Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Register incoming samples as needed and maintain neat, accurate records of work performed and quality-control testing.
Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
Complete laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and on time, meeting or exceeding sample turnaround goals.
Verify results and submit them to appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
Identify process difficulties and report them, together with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with coworkers, including intra- and interdepartmental employees.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Seek to improve the quality of work provided to clients through existing and new technologies.
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
Conduct all activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.