Scientific - Laboratory Technician Lv

Job Title

Scientific - Laboratory Technician

Location: Elk River, MN

Duration: 4 Months on W2

Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:30-3:00 PM CST; (occasional Saturdays 1/2 days around 7am-10:00 AM about once per month).

Responsible for the daily management of laboratory samples and document retention systems. Support the processing team in sample preparation for both chemical and physical analysis.

• Daily retention management of laboratory samples. Tasks include but are not limited to storing, disposing, and relocating samples to maintain an accurate retention period for all samples.
• Support processing teams with sample processing and testing. Tasks include but are not limited to sample grinding, NIR scanning, labeling, and weighing.
• Data entry and inventory management within laboratory LIMS database system.
• Participate in lab housekeeping program and follow designated policy.
• Proactive focus on workplace safety and shows initiative to work safely and follow policy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and associated tools.

The Laboratory Technician will complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and operational teams. We are looking for a hardworking person who will perform routine analysis of product testing, being responsible for checking and monitoring instrumentation performance and conducting tests for which we are going to provide intermediate supervision. In this role, you will document results into databases and/or communication test results.

Help develop food/feed safety, quality and regulatory culture collaborating cross-functionally to build, maintain and improve an effective food safety, quality and regulatory culture. Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance tasks, and simple repair to analytical instrumentation, maintaining customer specifications books up-to-date. Interpret and document results of tests into active databases and communicate results to internal customers as required. Ensure compliance programs for all individual testing, which includes monitoring adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance.

Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process and final products independently, supporting more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision. Handle clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals).

Write routine reports and correspondence.

• At least one year of relevant experience
• Work effectively within a team, with strong communication skills
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively

High School Diploma (Prefered - Four year college degree in a science focused discipline)

Background check and drug test must be completed only.