Lab Technician II

CONAGRA • Omaha, NE

40d • $42,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager Scientific Affairs you'll perform laboratory test preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary personnel.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a Science (Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology).
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with Excel – Intermediate level, PowerPoint, LIMS system, and a variety of analytical test equipment.
• Experience performing test methods and technical procedures.
• Will need to explain technical terms to non-technical audience
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours a day performing tests in a pilot plant or plant (may be wet) environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Abilit to handle different smells

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow laboratory management system policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Receive and prepare incoming samples for analysis
• Receive laboratory supplies and equipment; distribute to laboratory staff members.
• Run laboratory equipment, including autoclave, dishwasher, media pump, etc.
• Input sample information and testing requirements into LIMS.
• Follow written procedures to perform analytical testing on laboratory samples.
• Prepare standard calibration solutions, media, buffers, working standards and other reagents/solutions for test methods.
• Maintain stock of supplies; communicate needs to purchasing agent.
• Import and export test results and other information between laboratory computers and LIMS.
• Maintain accurate records of all test work in laboratory notebooks.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment; troubleshoot and repair.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist senior laboratory staff with extraction, digestion and other sample preparation for complex analyses.
• Calculate and interpret data generated from laboratory instrumentation; identify and isolate non-conforming work and make appropriate corrections.
• Identify areas of improvement for test methods and technical procedures; initiate action plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees