Laboratory Technician

Cargill • Fort Dodge, IA

14d

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician performs moderately complex analytical and laboratory testing in support of food safety, quality, and operational teams. The role includes routine product analysis, monitoring instrumentation performance, conducting tests, documenting results in databases, and communicating test results. The position is part of Cargill’s Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products.

Requirements

• High school diploma, secondary education level, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong professional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Food manufacturing laboratory experience.
• Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process materials, and final products independently.
• Support more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision.
• Ensure compliance with testing programs, applicable regulations, and food safety procedures.
• Interpret and document test results in active databases and communicate results to internal customers as required.
• Perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs on analytical instrumentation.
• Maintain customer specification books.
• Help develop food and feed safety, quality, and regulatory culture, collaborating across functions to build, maintain, and improve it.
• Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under general supervision, escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED