Laboratory Assistant in Germany with great salary

Company Information

FoodChain ID, Inc. is expanding its (US) Testing team. Founded in 1996 with headquarters in Fairfield, Iowa, and offices in the U.S., Belgium, Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Serbia, Thailand, and the U.K., FoodChain ID’s mission is to support sustainable and socially responsible food production through certification, technical solutions, and testing services.

FoodChain ID Testing provides world-class laboratory testing and consulting services that empower food, feed, and agricultural companies to succeed in a complex ever-changing global market. This position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Summary

A Laboratory Assistant will execute all aspects of daily business operations in Sample Preparation and assist with non-technical activities in the DNA testing laboratory. An ideal candidate will work effectively with all team members to ensure that our customers receive on-time and accurate delivery of test results and services in alignment with our quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of testing requirements and concepts
• Prioritize and prepare all customer samples for analytical testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Identify and assist in resolving anomalous events

Requirements

• 1-2 years of administrative experience specializing in data entry
• High School diploma
• Interpersonal/Communication Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, organized, detail-oriented
• Offers and receives useful and constructive feedback
• Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships in a team-based environment

Competencies/Skills

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, organized, methodical, detail-oriented
• Offers and receives useful and constructive feedback
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships in a team-based environment

Personal Skills

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and work efficiently under deadlines
• Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions

Business Skills

• Effectively meet customer needs while taking responsibility for customer satisfaction

Technology Literacy

• Proficiency with operation use of desktop computers
• MS Excel, Word, Outlook
• Database experience preferred

Language Skills

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

• Complete everyday math associated with job-related tasks.

Reasoning Ability

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office and lab environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is occasionally exposed to hazardous material, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work is performed primarily indoors in an office and/or laboratory setting. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including lab coat and gloves. The employee will operate equipment properly as described in the owner’s manual and according to SOP specifications.

Work Environment

Most positions with FCID operate in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

This is a sedentary role; however, some standing, bending, and lifting is required. This position is subject to lifting files and computer-related equipment (up to 25 lbs.), opening filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Working Hours

Full-time positions require a minimum of 40 hours per week. Associates are expected to be available during “core” hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT. Some flexibility in hours is allowed and must be approved by your direct supervisor