Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

Job Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• 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

The Educational Background requirements include the following:

• A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of Laboratory experience is a plus.

The Ideal Candidates carry the following Traits:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsive problem solver and action-oriented

Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 10 lbs regularly; up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the entirety of their shift
• Must be able available and willing to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to work Holidays when called for

The schedule for this position consists of the following days and times: Monday-Friday, 12:00 pm-8:30 pm; or, Tuesday-Friday start at 2:00 pm, and Saturday beginning at 11:00 am. 

This is a Full-Time Position, with Over-Time as needed. The pay range for this position begins at $16.50 an hour, with a 2.5%- 7.5% shift differential! 

This position is a great opportunity for you to grow your career in a successful, well established lab. We nurture your growth, and strive to provide our already amazing internal employees with tools, knowledge, and room for growth to keep “climbing the ladder”! Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA, are encouraged to apply.  

• Quarterly Bonus Offered 
• 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 Happens Next
 
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.  

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.