Media Technician

About Eurofins

Eurofins is a global leader in bioanalytical testing with over 50,000 employees and 800 state-of-the-art laboratories across 41 countries. Celebrating 30 years of excellence, Eurofins has grown from a small lab in France to the global market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics testing, as well as agro-sciences CRO services.

About the Role

The Media Technician reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and is responsible for the successful completion of assigned duties while ensuring compliance with company guidelines, quality systems, and regulatory requirements. This role has the authority to identify and address departures from established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision through regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to management system requirements, including ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and government regulatory standards.
• Follows all health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs media preparation, quality control setup, and instrumentation use (e.g., Autoclave, Masterclave).
• Manages media inventory, sanitation, and dishwashing processes.
• Identifies process difficulties and proposes solutions to the supervisor.
• Maintains readiness to respond to client, staff, and co-worker needs.
• Fosters cooperative working relationships across departments.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with intra- and inter-departmental employees.
• Promotes the company’s image through ethical business practices.
• Strives to improve work quality through existing and new technologies.
• Identifies non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
• Performs duties safely and efficiently; completes other assigned tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Responsive problem solver with an action-oriented mindset.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Physical Demands

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

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.