Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Assignment Length: 1 year contract
Bill Rate: $21.50/hr
Location Details: Elk River, MN 55330
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; occasionally Saturdays, possible overtime available

Job Description: 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.

Position Overview:

Support processing of lab samples in preparation of further testing. Inventory and retain lab samples according to designated retention policy.

Principle Accountabilities:

Duty
Processing of lab samples. Included but not limited to sorting, grinding, scanning, and weighing of lab samples.
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.
Participate in lab housekeeping program and complete tasks as assigned.
Perform routine equipment performance and maintenance checks as indicated in procedural SOP’s.
Proactive focus on workplace safety and shows initiative to work safely and follow policy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and associated tools.

Experience:
At least two years of relevant experience Required
Work effectively within a team, with strong communication skills Required
The ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively Required
The ability to work flexible hours including occasional Saturday’s Required
The ability to stand for extended periods of time and wear a respirator while grinding samples Required

Education:
High School Diploma Required

Miscellaneous Position Notes:

Leather shoes are required for laboratory work. It is the contractor’s responsibility to have adequate footwear prior to work start date.
Contact lenses are not allowed in the laboratory.
Various ingredient samples that may contain potential allergens are handled routinely in this facility. Including but not limited to milk, peanuts, eggs, tree nuts, soy, gluten, fish, and shellfish.

A clean shave will be required for tasks requiring respirator use.

Onboarding:
1. Background screen required
2. Drug Test required
3. Audiogram/respirator test is required

Interviews/Candidate Selection:
1. Resumes are required as manager will want to interview
2. Interview will be a 30-minute Teams interview

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elk River, MN 55330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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