Laboratory Technician ($19 - 21/hr)

Six month contract (with a possible extension) opening with a large agricultural/nutrition company. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a multinational organization headquartered in MN.

Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm with the potential for overtime and occasional Saturdays (about 1 per month)

Needs:

• At least two years of relevant experience as a lab tech
• Work effectively within a team, with strong communication skills
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• The ability to work flexible hours including occasional Saturday’s
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time and wear a respirator while grinding samples

Day to day:

• Responsible for receiving and processing incoming lab samples for a variety of testing. Accurately evaluate and report results. Retain lab samples according to designated retention policy.
• Daily processing of lab samples. Receive, sort, label, and grind incoming samples. Execute needed testing on lab samples. Testing to include but not limited to NIR scanning, dry matter analysis, pH, and particle size analysis.
• Daily retention management of laboratory samples. Tasks include but are not limited to storing, disposing, and relocating samples to maintain an accurate retention period for all samples.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elk River, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work occasional Saturday's?

Experience:

• Laboratory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location