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Laboratory Technician

Des Moines, IA, usFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Perform daily sample assaying, weighing, solution preparation, and data recording for food testing under ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

Role type

Laboratory Technician (3rd shift)

Builds

Analytical test results for food safety and composition

Domain

Food testing and safety

Required skills

Sample weighing, solution preparation, logbook and eLIMS data entry, hazardous waste disposal, quality system compliance, method difficulty identification

Preferred skills

ISO 17025 guidelines understanding, equipment recommendation, technical trend awareness

Technologies

eLIMS, BookMaster, glassware

Responsibilities

Assay samples from daily work list, prepare testing solutions, maintain accurate records in logbooks and eLIMS, clean work area and dispose of hazardous wastes, report method or matrix difficulties to supervisor

Seniority

Entry-level, 0-3 years experience