Temporary Lab Technician

POET • Leipsic, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician maintains a clean, professional, and safe laboratory environment and performs multiple tests according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role ensures tests are completed promptly and at the frequency established by the Quality Manager and/or Operations, enters data on time, and reports out-of-range results or quality control standards to the Quality Manager. It is largely self-directed and requires understanding company policies, procedures, and values. This is an on-site position in Leipsic, Ohio. The technician may need to meet call-in requirements and work extended hours as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For Laboratory Technician I: basic troubleshooting skills and prior analytical experience.
• For Laboratory Technician II: a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related science; POET Laboratory Technician I experience with documented successful performance may be considered instead.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
• High personal integrity.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization and communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Strong organization, time-management, and communication skills.
• Innovative mindset, ability to think objectively, and self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements and use the specified equipment and tools with provided training.
• Must complete a physical and pass a pre-screen drug test; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with environmental testing.
• Knowledge of cGMP, PI, QC, and PQ reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, professional, and safe laboratory environment.
• Perform quality control tests on product streams.
• Coordinate test results with operators to support optimum product quality and efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and provide supply orders to the Quality Manager.
• Perform tests according to approved POET SOPs and the frequency established by the Quality Manager and/or Operations.
• Enter all data in a timely manner.
• Complete Quality Control Standards, duplicates, and cross-validations according to POET Biorefining standard operating procedures.
• Perform weekly NIR IT (PQ) testing and report test failures to the Quality Manager.
• Notify the Quality Manager when quality control standards are outside specified limits.
• Work with Operations on special testing requests.
• Meet call-in requirements and work extended hours as necessary.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET products and processes.
• Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.

Benefits

• Multifaceted wellness program addressing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Family-first culture.
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Healthy work-life balance environment.
• Team events and volunteer efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED