About this role
Monday - Friday (some weekends) 12pm - 8:30pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityReads, 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 requirementsAdhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environmentRegistration 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 purposesEnter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate mannerComplete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceededVerify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely mannerIdentify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisorMaintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workersMaintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employeesPromote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customersContinually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologiesIdentify non-conformances and out-of-specificationsConducts all activities in a safe and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assigned 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 requiredAS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field. Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation Attention to detail, Complete work in timely manner, Work in team focused environment, Works well independently as well as part of a group, Punctual, Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
Proficient in use of eLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysExcellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Responsive problem solver and action oriented.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, and some repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.