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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