Laboratory Technician

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Des Moines, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services. This role involves assisting in the daily assaying of samples, performing tests, setting up and weighing samples, preparing solutions, and maintaining accurate records. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment, identifying and reporting analytical difficulties, and ensuring the confidentiality of proprietary information. The position requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with a proactive and independent approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented
Basic understanding of ISO 17025 guidelines.
High School diploma with 0-3 years experience.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.
Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements.
Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.
Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Assist in the daily assaying of samples. Perform testing from a daily work list.
Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.
Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.
Prepare solutions used in the daily testing of designated samples.
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.
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.
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.
Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.
Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate.
Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by Department Leader or supervisor.
Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.
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.
Other duties, as assigned.