Scientific - Laboratory Technician Lv1

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.

Required Experience:

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

Required Education:

• High School Diploma.

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.

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.