Lab Technologist

Land O'Lakes•Arden Hills, MN

About The Position

Lab Technologist The NIR Lab Technologist performs analyses and lab processes using NIR (Near Infrared) instrumentation and has growing knowledge of NIR technology. Manages Oilmeal Program activities. Supports our Feed Ingredient NIR Programs, by having the responsibility of organizing, testing, and communicating results for hundreds of feed ingredient samples weekly. Follows written procedures and provides expected documentation. Developing understanding and ability to build basic NIR calibration models and technical support to our NIR users. Shift: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday) The ideal candidate will have the following skills: · Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities · Ability to work as part of a team · Able to provide clear and accurate documentation and communication of tasks performed · Attention to detail · Able to work efficiently, while generating accurate results · Customer focused and understands the need to meet deadlines · Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Required Experience & Education: · High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years laboratory experience or post-secondary education in a related field. Preferred Experience & Education: · BA or BS degree in a science related field or Associates degree in a related technical field w/ 0-1 year work experience. · NIR instrumentation experience and/or knowledge of animal feed, feed ingredients or agriculture. Salary Range: $44,880 - $67,320. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of 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. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.

Requirements

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to provide clear and accurate documentation and communication of tasks performed
Attention to detail
Able to work efficiently, while generating accurate results
Customer focused and understands the need to meet deadlines
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years laboratory experience or post-secondary education in a related field.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree in a science related field or Associates degree in a related technical field w/ 0-1 year work experience.
NIR instrumentation experience and/or knowledge of animal feed, feed ingredients or agriculture.

Responsibilities

Performs analyses and lab processes using NIR (Near Infrared) instrumentation
Manages Oilmeal Program activities
Supports our Feed Ingredient NIR Programs, by having the responsibility of organizing, testing, and communicating results for hundreds of feed ingredient samples weekly
Follows written procedures and provides expected documentation
Developing understanding and ability to build basic NIR calibration models and technical support to our NIR users