What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Mix 30?
Lab Assistant
Job Description
If you are a reliable person interested in science and learning new concepts then come join our team as a Lab Assistant at Agridyne, LLC.
You will be an integral part of our team and will have an impact on cattle all across the United States. There are also opportunities to learn and work in other areas of the company as well.
What is MIX 30?
Mix 30 liquid feed is a “high energy” protein supplement created from a combination of corn and soy based co-products. In 1993, it was developed by Agridyne, LLC and today is marketed in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The dealers are positioned across the U.S. with nine manufacturing facilities, 9 rail-offloading facilities and an extensive distribution network.
Daily Activities
- Perform quality testing on incoming ingredients
- Perform quality testing on in-process product
- Perform quality testing on finished product
- Recording of testing data in a timely manner
- Standard testing utilizing an NIR machine, pH measurements, density.
Data Analysis
- Analyze test results and communicate the results efficiently and accurately to management
- Perform instrument calibration and verification per manufacturer’s recommendations.
Instrument Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations, including testing accuracy and precision in compliance with statistical quality assurance.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation problems if/when they arise and offer solutions/recommendations for remediation
Other Frequent Duties
- Ensure an organized, clean, and safe environment
- Administrative and Housekeeping tasks
Required Experience
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $350.00 - $500.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Springfield, IL 62704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Research & Development Laboratory Technicians: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location