Laboratory Assistant - Micro

About the Company

Eurofins is a global leader in bioanalytical testing, celebrating 30 years of excellence. With over 50,000 employees and 800 state-of-the-art laboratories across 41 countries, the company is the market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics testing, and agro-sciences CRO services. Eurofins has grown from a small lab in France to one of the best-performing companies worldwide, expanding more than 3,000 times in three decades.

About the Role

This role supports the media department with a focus on preparation, quality control, instrumentation, sanitation, and inventory management. The position ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, AOAC ALACC, and relevant government regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the company vision through regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to management system requirements.
• Follow and uphold requirements outlined in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform media preparation, quality control setup, and instrumentation use (e.g., Autoclave, Masterclave).
• Manage media inventory and sanitation processes, including dishwashing.
• Identify process difficulties and propose solutions to supervisors.
• Maintain readiness to respond to client, staff, and co-worker queries.
• Foster cooperative working relationships across departments.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote the company’s image through ethical business practices.
• Strive to improve work quality through existing and new technologies.
• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
• Perform all duties safely and efficiently; complete additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma with 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and a responsive, independent problem-solving approach.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, including some repetitive motion.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required, including close and distance vision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.