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Laboratory Technician

Elk River, MN ยท On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Laboratory Technician Client : Food Manufacturing Company Duration : 7 Months Location : Elk River ... Conduct laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. * Monitor ...

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Laboratory Technician

Elk River, MN โ€ข On-site

Three Point Solutions
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$19 - $20/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job title            :           Laboratory Technician

Client                :           Food Manufacturing Company

Duration           :            7 Months

Location           :            Elk River, MN 55330

Shift                  :            1st shift Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Description:

  • The Laboratory Technician will perform routine analytical and laboratory testing to support the food safety, quality, and operational teams. This is an entry-level laboratory position responsible for testing food and feed samples, monitoring laboratory equipment, documenting results, maintaining compliance with food safety regulations, and supporting quality assurance activities under intermediate supervision.
  • This seasonal position supports laboratory operations during the busy season and provides coverage for an employee on leave.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine analytical testing on food and feed products.
  • Conduct laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
  • Monitor laboratory instrumentation and equipment performance.
  • Perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs on laboratory instruments.
  • Prepare samples for testing using laboratory grinding equipment.
  • Interpret laboratory test results and document findings accurately.
  • Enter test results into laboratory databases.
  • Communicate testing results to internal customers.
  • Maintain customer specification books and laboratory documentation.
  • Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Follow laboratory procedures and food safety regulations.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative laboratory inspections independently.
  • Assist with more complex laboratory trials and experiments under supervision.
  • Handle routine clerical, administrative, and technical laboratory tasks.
  • Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate staff.
  • Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory procedures.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.

Work Environment

  • Food testing laboratory.
  • Samples are prepared in a dedicated grinding room equipped with specialized airflow systems to reduce airborne particles.
  • Required to wear special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating grinding equipment.
  • 100% onsite position.

Qualifications

  • Entry-level laboratory experience is acceptable.
  • Ability to follow laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform repetitive laboratory testing.
  • Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry.
  • Ability to work independently with intermediate supervision.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory documentation.

Physical Requirements

  • Handle approximately 100-gram laboratory samples.
  • Perform repetitive sample preparation and testing.
  • Work safely while wearing required PPE.
  • Operate laboratory grinding equipment throughout the workday.
 
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