Alltech - Laboratory Technician

Alltech • Brookings, SD

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Alltech is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. This role is crucial in improving the health and performance of people, animals, and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation. The technician will be involved in the manufacture and distribution of top-quality feed and supplements, making a positive impact on animals, consumers, and the environment. The Alltech Family of Companies is dedicated to providing smarter, more sustainable solutions for global nourishment.

Requirements

• BS in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or a related field.
• Strong self-motivation paired with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and interact professionally with customers.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred but not required (on-site training provided).
• Flexibility for limited weekend shifts (2–3 hours) during RUSITEC trials (5–6 weekends/year).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily analytical workflows involving overall planning of lab activities, feed proximate, colometric, and gas chromatography/gas analyses to support ruminant nutrition research.
• Maintain and monitor RUSITEC (Rumen Simulating Technique) and other in vitro systems, ensuring the integrity of operations through precise feeding and sampling schedules.
• Collect and summarize lab data, delivering comprehensive and accurate reports to the Laboratory Manager.
• Manage laboratory logistics, including inventory procurement, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
• Provide technical assistance to various stakeholders including other research team members, partner laboratories, and customers.

Benefits

• Atmosphere of Professional and Personal Development
• 401k plan with generous match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Disability and life insurance
• Two medical plans and two dental plans to select from
• Vision plan
• Paid holidays and vacations
• Safety awards and annual incentives (Where applicable)
• PPE provided (safety glasses, steel toe vouchers, and respirators) (If required)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level