Intermediate Lab Technician

Land O'Lakes•Dodge City, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Land O'Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

Requirements

Computer literate
High school diploma or GED
Have working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Have good verbal and written communication skills
Have basic knowledge of laboratory safety and good laboratory practices
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Agriculture/chemistry background.
Quality experience
4-yr degree in Chemistry

Responsibilities

Samples and analyzes raw materials as described in the Quality Assurance Program.
Properly uses the laboratory equipment at Dodge City, analyzing raw materials based on procedures listed for each type of material.
Conducts proper calibration of laboratory equipment and designated process control equipment.
Conducts QC inspections of packaging line at start up (and as needed) of packaging campaigns.
Maintains familiarity with the chemical characteristics of materials prior to contact with them, as well as the reactions of mixtures of these chemicals, with special emphasis on maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and others.
Maintains the laboratory ensuring a clean and safe work environment and properly functioning analytical equipment.
Enters the correct material concentrations in EFG (batch sheet) to assist formulators as released raw materials are staged for use.
Assists in new product introductions at Dodge City to ensure, laboratory safety protocols have been reviewed, lab batches have been run, EFGs are prepared and ready.
Assists the Lab Leader in communicating the results of new product introduction to Omnium Technical Management.
Other duties as assigned