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.

Mon - Fri (9am - 5:30pm) 

• Organizing incoming and outgoing shipments including receiving, verifying, proper storage, and record keeping of shipments & equipment. Preparing items for shipment. Duties include: preparing ARF, assembling, temping, coding, addressing, stamping, and shipping product, equipment or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying temping, coding and recording incoming product, equipment, or material
• Have knowledge of 49 CFR part 172 and all of its entities, IATA Dangerous Goods, DOT hazardous materials.
• Prepares documents such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.
• Verify and document incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, occurring during scheduled shift
• Records shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, temperatures, and damages, for reporting, accounting, inventory, and recordkeeping purposes
• Packs, seals, labels, and affixes postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as a UPS/FEDEX computer, and postage meter.
• Assist with running of errands, procurement pickups, and deliveries as needed (inside of Eurofins)
• Perform the procedures for sample receipt, sorting, and line up according to the guidelines of Eurofins Scientific.
• Proficient in performing the duties of two (2) platforms.
•  Maintain storage of retained samples according to the guidelines of Eurofins Scientific
• Maintain neat and accurate record system and assist with filing as directed.
• Maintain neat and accurate record system and assist with filing as directed.
• Manage time in a manner that ensures a high degree of productivity
• Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the   Laboratory Director or appointed designate.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures of Eurofins Food Chemistry
• Follow all guidelines and procedures of Eurofins Scientific.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees
• Perform 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. 

• Shipping Knowledge
• Certified in IATA Dangerous Goods
• Knowledge of DOT Hazardous Materials

Excellent interpersonal, attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication skills. 

Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented

High School Degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent certificate from a certified institution; one to two years of related experience and/or training.

Additional preferences:

Safe Serve certified preferred.

Ability to work in a warehouse environment coordinating a variety of required projects and tasks.

Food handling and computer skills preferred

• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.

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 options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

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

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.