Laboratory Technician (Life Sciences)

Title: Processing Technician

Location: Elk River, MN 55330

Duration: 7 Months . 5/11/2026 to 12/31/2026

Position Overview

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

Principle Accountabilities

• 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 designated policy
• Proactive focus on workplace safety and shows initiative to work safely and follow policy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and associated tools

Position Criteria

• Experience:
• • At least one year of relevant experience — Required
  • Work effectively within a team, with strong communication skills — Required
  • The ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively — 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

• Record all lab results on laboratory forms
• Complete lab shutdown following the lab SOP
• Produce high quality laboratory testing
• Maintain laboratory inventory and organize laboratory supplies
• Keeping laboratory records and preparing laboratory reports
• Operate lab equipment in accordance with lab internal SOP
• Perform chemical testing on wet samples
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, collecting samples and performing tests
• Perform lab analysis of chemical products
• Maintaining laboratory chemical supplies and equipment
• Assist lab partners with laboratory testing and preparing samples and petri dishes
• Perform lab testing on food products
• Perform tests and procedures using laboratory equipment
• Prepare samples for outside lab testing and compile results
• Gather samples and perform check samples
• Insure that laboratory testing equipment is calibrated
• Performing non-routine lab analysis
• Perform chemical analysis by using various laboratory instruments
• Provide support daily lab testing of incoming raw milk samples
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment