QA/QC Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant
About The Position
The QA/QC Lab Technician implements the ethanol plant’s quality assurance and quality control program to support production quantity and quality and the company’s policies, goals, and objectives. The role samples points throughout the process, conducts tests, ensures accurate and timely results, and reviews data to recommend process adjustments that maintain QA/QC standards. The technician monitors laboratory chemical and supply inventory and operates, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment. The position supports laboratory and plant safety, health, environmental, cleanliness, and regulatory requirements, and works with production operators and other departments to implement QA/QC policies and procedures. A thorough understanding of the ethanol process is expected. This is an hourly, nonexempt position eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience in a laboratory setting, or an associate degree or higher in a related scientific or technical field.
- Ability and willingness to work on-site and in person.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related scientific or technical field.
- Experience implementing effective QA/QC programs.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting automated laboratory equipment, such as HPLC or GC.
- Experience with software such as Office, LIMS, Pi, or SAP.
- Experience with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing the plant QA/QC program.
- Sample various points in the process and conduct QA/QC tests in line with ethanol-industry best practices.
- Ensure sample analyses are accurate and provide results in a timely manner.
- Monitor laboratory chemical and supply use and inventory.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Review reports and analyze data; recommend process-condition adjustments to meet QA/QC standards.
- Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory.
- Participate in the laboratory safety program.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
- Demonstrate teamwork and take initiative in daily work.
- Assist in coordinating activities with other departments.
- Communicate with the production department to support process operators’ participation in implementing QA/QC policies and procedures.
- Implement programs and procedures to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ethanol process.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and annual bonus program.
- 401(k) match of 100% up to 7%, plus an additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution.
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
- Customizable benefits package, subject to employee eligibility and work location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
