Associate Lab Technician

Land O'Lakes • Hampton, IA

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Associate Lab Technician SHIFT: 2nd Shift 3 pm to 11:30 pm PAY: Starting at $21.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential pay JOB DEFINITION: This is an entry level position and is provided with on-the-job training. After completion of job training, this position demonstrates skills and abilities to perform routine tasks assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Required): Education: High School or equivalent education (GED) and some college level courses with lab work in general, analytical and/or organic chemistry. Experience: No previous experience is required although appropriate experience may be used to satisfy a portion of the educational requirements. Skills: Should be able to handle simple algebraic calculations. Should have good eye/hand coordination and a general understanding of basic chemistry concepts, good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Complexity of Duties: Requires the ability to comprehend and perform scientific written and oral instructions with supervision. Supervision Received: Direct supervision through Lab Supervisor or designated alternate. Supervision Exercised: None. Impact on Operations: Assurance of quality products is dependent on accurate completion, review, and reporting of assigned tasks. Contacts: Direct contact with production personnel. Environment: This position works primarily in the laboratory areas. Requires good physical, visual, and mental attention. On occasion special safety equipment may be required for entry into a hazardous manufacturing area. Waste Disposal: Isolation, remediation, containerizing RCRA hazardous waste generated in the assigned process area and under guidance of supervisory personnel.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent education (GED) and some college level courses with lab work in general, analytical and/or organic chemistry.
• No previous experience is required although appropriate experience may be used to satisfy a portion of the educational requirements.
• Should be able to handle simple algebraic calculations.
• Should have good eye/hand coordination and a general understanding of basic chemistry concepts, good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Requires the ability to comprehend and perform scientific written and oral instructions with supervision.
• Able to learn quickly and be a self-starter
• Able to think analytically in interpreting test results for accuracy, reasonableness, compliance with specifications, etc.
• Ability to perform simple problem-solving tasks and troubleshooting
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college chemistry or degree in related science field. Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Analytical Gravimetric balance operation
• Moisture analysis (Karl Fisher & Moisture balance)
• pH operation and calibration
• Density Measurement
• Viscometer operation
• Particle Size analysis
• Turbidity analysis
• Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) operation
• Wet and Dry Screen analysis
• Suspension and emulsion testing
• Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Basic operation & sample/standards preparation
• Review data and Releases in-specification products
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (i.e. MS Outlook, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned jobs on time in as written in procedure.
• Assure accurate completion of tests to minimize retests on same sample.
• Understand and follow lab and company safety, quality, and behavioral policies.
• Maintain good relationship with plant personnel contacts.
• Responsible for safe and compliant handling of RCRA hazardous waste in accordance with all appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Notify Cost Center Leader and/or Quality Supervisor if any out of the ordinary conditions occur.
• Must be fully certified on Entry Level Lab Technician procedures within 12 months of hire and be recertified biennially.
• An Entry Level Lab Technician will not be considered for promotion if he/she is on probation for any reason.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees