On-Call Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

3 weeks ago


Des Moines Iowa, United States Eurofins USA Food Testing Full time
Job Description

Responsibilties for the role includes, but are not limited to:

Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.

Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements.

Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.

Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Assist in the daily assaying of samples.  Perform testing from a daily work list.

Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.

Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.

Prepare solutions used in the daily testing of designated samples.

Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis or 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.

Maintain a safe and clean laboratory; clean work area and glassware used in analyses, dispose of hazardous wastes according to established procedures; assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.

Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate.



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