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Laboratory Technician I

Eurofins USA Food Testing

Laboratory Technician I

Des Moines, IA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • 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, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
    • Ensure that laboratory production is done in a timely manner
    • Ensure all laboratory documents are completed daily and confirm accuracy of all records.
    • Ensure documentation is reviewed in a timely manner
    • Maintain a clean, sterile, organized work environment.
    • Identify control points that can be standardized to eliminate errors & implement documented procedures to overcome these errors.
    • Help build confidence in employees and become a mentor for good laboratory practices.
    • Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in keeping a clean, safe work environment.
    • 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 and investigate to determine the possible root causes.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD POSSESS:

    • Responsive problem solving skills
    • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
    • Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
    • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

    BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Some laboratory experience, microbiology preferred
    • High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)
    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

    Additional Information

    Position is full-time, Various Days & Hours.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Garden Grove, CA are encouraged to apply.

    • 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 IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

  • Locations
    Garden Grove, CA • Des Moines, IA