Scientist

Eurofins USA Food Testing • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

1. Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. 2. 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. 3. Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment. 4. Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties. 5. Interact with prospective clients in order to define their problems and issue appropriate quotes and proposals; interact with existing clients to assure that they are kept informed and their needs are met. 6. Plan resource allocations so that project deadlines are met. 7. Lead and perform new method validation and method optimization. 8. Assist technical departments and clients to troubleshoot technical problems. 9. Present research data to colleagues both internally and externally. 10. Assist laboratory staff in making sure that analytical work done under cGMP and GLP meets requirements. 11. Create and review literature for marketing new methods and instruments capabilities to clients. 12. Perform analysis using sophisticated instruments, such as Gas Chromatograph (GC) and High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC). 13. Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis; record data and results 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. 14. Create and review reports. 15. Recommend more accurate 15. Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures. 16. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers. 17. Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by supervisor. 18. Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to coworkers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees. 19. Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to nonemployees except as approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate. 20. Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers. 21. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with 10+ years of experience; or Masters with 5+ years of experience; or PhD with 1+ years of experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• 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 Methods.
• 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 pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.
• Interact with prospective clients in order to define their problems and issue appropriate quotes and proposals; interact with existing clients to assure that they are kept informed and their needs are met.
• Plan resource allocations so that project deadlines are met.
• Lead and perform new method validation and method optimization.
• Assist technical departments and clients to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Present research data to colleagues both internally and externally.
• Assist laboratory staff in making sure that analytical work done under cGMP and GLP meets requirements.
• Create and review literature for marketing new methods and instruments capabilities to clients.
• Perform analysis using sophisticated instruments, such as Gas Chromatograph (GC) and High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC).
• Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis; record data and results 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.
• Create and review reports.
• Recommend more accurate 15. Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers.
• Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by supervisor.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to coworkers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees.
• Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to nonemployees except as approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate.
• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees