Scientific - Laboratory Technician Lv1 ELK RIVER, MN 12 Months Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00-3:30 PM; working every 3rd Saturday (approximately half a day 4 hour shift); potential for overtime. Job Details 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. Dusty environment and strong odor Sampling/testing animal nutrition for grains and feed. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor s degree preferred in Science or Technical or related field Sampling/testing animal nutrition for grains and feed. Must have analytical skills, strong attention to detail, 1+ years relevant lab experience Recommended Skills Inventory Control Aseptic Procedures Perform Microbiological Analysis Use Aseptic Technique Prepare Reagent Eye To Hand Coordination
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