Food Quality Laboratory Technician

Date Posted: 06/29/2026 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 503447 Industry: Food & Beverage Job Food Quality Laboratory Technician Job Location: Elk River, MN, USA, 55330 Work Model: Onsite Shift: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Occasionally Saturdays 1/2 days (once per month on average). Employment Type: Temporary FT/PT: Full-Time Estimated Duration (In months): 7 Min Hourly Rate($): 21.40 Max Hourly Rate($): 21.40 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Lab Tech, MS Office Experience Desired: Sample processing and Testing (1 yrs); Sample Grinding, NIR scanning, labeling, and weighing (1 yrs) Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent **C2C is not available** Job Description Required Education: •High School Diploma Required Experience: •At least one year of relevant experience •Work effectively within a team, with strong communication skills •The ability to multitask and prioritize effectively Responsibilities: •Responsible for the daily management of laboratory samples and document retention systems •Support the processing team in sample preparation and analysis of forage samples. •Support processing teams with sample processing and testing •Tasks include but are not limited to sample grinding, NIR scanning, labeling, and weighing •Participate in lab housekeeping program and follow the designated policy •Proactively focuses on workplace safety and shows initiative to work safely and follow policy •Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and associated tools Overview: •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 repairs 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. Other Details: •Type of Grinder: UDY Cyclone mill and Retsch ZM300 are the primary equipment used •Samples are around 100 g each, and we are grinding hundreds of samples daily in preparation for further testing •Samples are fed into the top of the grinder and then collected into a sample cup after grinding is completed •The grinder stations are set up in a room with specially designed airflow to remove particulate from the work area while samples are being ground •However, special PPE requirements are still in place when working in this area •This seasonal position is to support the lab process during the busy season and to backfill an employee going on leave during this time Additional Notes: •Leather shoes are required for laboratory work •It is the resource's responsibility to have adequate footwear before the work starts •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 - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.** - **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.** Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here . Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website . California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here . Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department . Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).