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Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire a laboratory technician for a client of ours in the Des Moines, IA area. Below are general responsibilities.

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

Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.

Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and ability to conduct at least one other assigned method with no more than 25% supervision.

Demonstrate ability to operate all required basic lab equipment within department.

Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.

Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments, including but not limited to, preparing samples for analysis, using appropriate analysis methods and techniques, and applying appropriate data reduction.

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

Identify any need for rechecks of samples.

Maintain clean glassware and prepare solutions for use in the daily testing of assigned samples.

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

Hourly rate for this position offers up to $17.50 and is dependent on years of experience and skills coming in with.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Basic knowledge of laboratory practices or willingness to be trained.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail, excellent work ethic, self sufficient mindset.

Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks during 10-12 hour shifts.

Able to work in a team, dynamic, and fast paced environment. AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

Pipe Petting Experience.