NEW JOB OPENING
FOOD QUALITY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
IN Elk River, MN, USA!

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.**