Laboratory Technician - Animal Nutrition

We Feed the Animals that Feed the World.

United Animal Health is an Ag Bioscience company based in the United States, providing health and nutrition products for livestock producers worldwide. Today, United Animal Health offers diverse livestock nutrition and innovative health products globally through the United Animal Health or affiliate brands. Headquartered in Sheridan, Indiana, our team members are positioned around the nation to assist customers with their business needs.

The Lab Technician’s primary responsibility is to execute established QC methods to perform analysis on animal feed and ingredients. Additional duties include assisting Lab Research Associates and performing routine laboratory tasks.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

50%: Analyzes grain and finished feed samples for mycotoxins using ELISA kits

20%: Performs enzyme analysis following established protocols on animal feed, ingredients and other nutrition products

15%: Receives samples and entering customer information into lab database

10%: Performs routine lab and equipment maintenance procedures including: cleaning glassware, restocking supplies and preparing reagents

5%: Assists Research and Innovation group in execution of animal trials, sample collection, and other duties as required by the R&I department

Minimum Job Qualification Requirements:

Education/Training:

· Associates degree in science or related field or equivalent professional experience

Relevant Job Experience:

· 1-2 years of lab experience

Specialized Job/Technical Knowledge:

· Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and how to use laboratory equipment for weighing, pipetting, pH calibration, performing dilutions, etc.

· Knowledge of experimental procedures

· Knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office

· Experience using a spectrophotometer is preferred

Non-Technical Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently

· Ability to perform oral and written instructions effectively

· Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task

· Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

· Champion of United cultural values

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift 50 or more pounds periodically

· Ability to work around chemicals and enzymes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheridan, IN 46069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location