Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Client: Food Manufacturing Company

Duration: 7 months

Location: Elk River, MN 55330

Shift: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM 3:00 PM CST (occasional Saturdays, maybe 1 day a month for a half day)

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

Be responsible for checking and monitoring instrumentation performance

Conduct tests under intermediate supervision

In this role, you will:

Document results into databases and/or communicate test results

Help develop food/feed safety, quality, and regulatory culture by collaborating cross-functionally

Build, maintain, and improve an effective food safety, quality, and regulatory culture

Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance tasks, and simple repairs on analytical instrumentation

Maintain up-to-date customer specifications books

Interpret and document results of tests into active databases

Communicate results to internal customers as required

Ensure compliance for all individual testing

Monitor adherence to regulations and procedural food safety compliance

Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests independently on raw materials, in-process, and final products

Support more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision

Handle clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under general supervision

Escalate more complex issues to appropriate staff

Read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals)

Write routine reports and correspondence

Additional Requirements

Must complete: Background check and drug test only

Position Overview

Responsible for the daily management of laboratory samples and document retention systems. Supports the processing team in sample preparation and analysis of forage samples.

Principal Accountabilities

Duties include (but not limited to):

Support processing teams with sample processing and testing

Tasks: sample grinding, NIR scanning, labeling, and weighing

Participate in lab housekeeping program and follow designated policy

Maintain a proactive focus on workplace safety and show initiative to work safely and follow policy

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and associated tools

Position Criteria

At least one year of relevant experience Required

Work effectively within a team, with strong communication skills Required

Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively Required

Education

High School Diploma Required

Miscellaneous Position Notes

Leather shoes are required for laboratory work. Contractors must have adequate footwear before starting.

Contact lenses are not allowed in the laboratory.

Various ingredient samples handled may contain allergens:

Milk, peanuts, eggs, tree nuts, soy, gluten, fish, shellfish

A clean shave is required for tasks involving respirator use

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Company Description

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.