Sample Preparation Technician I

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Des Moines, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins is a global leader in bioanalytical testing with a vast network of laboratories and a strong history of growth. The Sample Prep Department is seeking a technician for the 2nd shift (4pm - 12:30am). This role involves understanding and following quality system documents, adhering to relevant quality measures (ISO/IEC 17025, cGMP, GLP), and maintaining a safe work environment. The technician will demonstrate proficiency in core methods, operate basic lab equipment, set up and weigh samples, and perform timely and accurate sample analysis. Responsibilities include preparing samples, using appropriate analysis methods, applying data reduction, maintaining accurate records, identifying needs for rechecks, cleaning glassware, preparing solutions, and reporting method difficulties with proposed solutions. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information, responding to client and staff needs, staying current with industry advancements, recommending equipment or procedure improvements, and maintaining cooperative working relationships. Effective communication, both oral and written, with internal and external departments is essential. The position also involves promoting the company image through ethical business practices and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associate degree or High school diploma with 0-3 years experience
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented

Responsibilities

Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methodologies
Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and ability to conduct at least one other assigned method with no more than 25% supervision.
Demonstrate ability to operate all required basic lab equipment within department.
Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.
Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments, including but not limited to, preparing samples for analysis, using appropriate analysis methods and techniques, and applying appropriate data reduction.
Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis and 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.
Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.
Maintain clean glassware and prepare solutions for use in the daily testing of assigned samples.
Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to Department Leader or 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 the 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.