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Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing · 3 hours ago

Sample Preparation Technician I

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing is a global leader in bioanalytical testing with over 50,000 employees worldwide. They are seeking a Sample Preparation Technician I to perform timely and accurate analysis of samples, maintain quality standards, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Biotechnology

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

Qualification

Quality System knowledgeISO/IEC 17025 standardsLab equipment operationAnalytical skillsData entryInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills