Environmental Professional jobs in La Crosse, WI

Overview

Laboratory Analyst 1

Imagine your future with us 

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.  

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. 

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. 

Responsibilities

About the role 

ALS Food Safety provides an extensive range of food analytical testing services, including food production environments and raw and cooked meat, dairy, produce, seafood, and animal feeds. We work closely with our clients to ensure their needs are met now and in the future.

Due to growth, ALS is currently recruiting for Laboratory Analysts in our Marshfield, WI Food Lab.

We will train the right candidates!

Entry Level Laboratory Analysts perform basic laboratory tests.  Analysts receive, log, and prepare samples and perform analysis according to procedures and test methods. 

Duties include:

Perform calculations as required when conducting analytical preparations.

• Calibrate equipment as required.
• Maintains an understanding of and ensures compliance to Quality System including the manual, system procedures (QMSPs). 
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.

About you 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good communication and collaboration skills (Teamwork!)
• Multi-tasked, organized, and detail oriented.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Previous experience working in another laboratory on in the food safety sector.
• Life Science degree a plus!

Working conditions

• 4/10 work schedule.
• Position requires significant time working in a laboratory environment between ten to twelve (10-12) hours per business day.
• Must be able to stand, bend, push, pull, stoop and crouch up to 80% of the time while performing the duties of this position.
• Must be able to lift (with both hands) and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier loads with assistance.

Qualifications

Working at ALS 

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. 

We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. 

Our benefits include:

• Structured wage increases
• Food Safety Incentive program
• Comprehensive benefit package including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

 About ALS 

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. 

Everyone matters 

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society

ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EOE AA Minority, Female, Veteran, Individuals with Disabilities. 

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ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.  Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.