Quality Manager

Eurofins seeks a Quality Manager in Des Moines to oversee quality compliance and operational standards in a food testing laboratory. The role involves managing quality documentation, conducting audits, coordinating with staff and suppliers, and ensuring adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and distribute controlled documents; ensure staff training on quality requirements and compliance
• Conduct annual self-audits and monthly method audits; generate reports and track findings
• Oversee daily process controls for testing; evaluate data against acceptance criteria
• Manage equipment qualification, calibration schedules, and supplier performance monitoring
• Identify non-conformances and complaints; coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field, or equivalent directly-related laboratory experience
• Prior experience in ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory with QC/QA programs
• Strong knowledge of food microbiology and corrective action investigation
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in laboratory procedures, data analysis, and technical writing
• Self-motivated problem solver able to work in fast-paced environment
• Authorization to work in United States indefinitely without sponsorship