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Laboratory Technician I - Microbiology

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$19.50 - $24.50/hr

... purity of biological substances and products. The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient ... authority from, and is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate for the ...

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Fort Dodge, IA · On-site

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Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in biology or related fieldBachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, or related field
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Industry UsageResearch institutions, biotech companies, academiaEnvironmental consulting, government agencies, NGOs

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Laboratory Technician I - Microbiology

Eurofins

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$19.50 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 180 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.
Microbiology - Mid shift - Mon - Fri (noon - 8:30pm) or Tue - Fri (noon - 8:30 pm) + Sat (9am - 5:30pm)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
  • Regular attendance and punctuality
  • Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements
  • Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
  • Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
  • Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner
  • Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded
  • Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner
  • Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
  • Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers
  • 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
  • Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
  • Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications
  • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required
HS Diploma required
AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field. Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented
  • Bachelor or Associate degree or with 1+ years experience

Additional Information
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Responsive problem solver and action oriented
Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
  • 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

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Scientific research and development services, biotechnology research and development and environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Leacock, PA, US

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