Laboratory Technician I

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I performs assigned laboratory duties under the authority of and with accountability to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate. The role includes identifying departures from the quality system or test and calibration procedures and taking appropriate action within established company guidelines and laboratory practices. The technician supports sample registration and data entry, performs laboratory testing, verifies results, maintains accurate work records, and helps meet sample turnaround goals. The position follows applicable quality-system, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The technician also identifies process difficulties and non-conformances, communicates with colleagues and supervisors, and works to continually improve the quality of services provided to clients.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsive problem solver and 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 daily work and quality-control or regulatory activities.
Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
Complete laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround-time goals.
Verify results and submit them to appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
Identify process difficulties and report them, along with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with colleagues across departments.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Seek continual improvement in 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 and perform other duties as assigned.