Part-Time QA/QC Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero • Welcome, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time QA/QC Lab Technician implements the ethanol plant’s quality assurance and quality control program to support production quantity and quality, while supporting company policies, goals, and objectives. The role samples various points in the process and conducts QA/QC tests, ensures accurate and timely analysis, monitors laboratory chemical and supply inventories, and operates, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment. The technician reviews reports and analyzes data, recommending process-condition adjustments to meet QA/QC standards.

The position supports laboratory and plant safety, health, environmental, cleanliness, and regulatory requirements; works with other departments and communicates with production operators about QA/QC policies and procedures; and demonstrates teamwork, initiative, and an understanding of the ethanol process. It is an on-site, in-person, hourly nonexempt, part-time position eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in a laboratory setting, or an Associate’s degree or higher in a related scientific or technical field.
• Able and willing 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 programs 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 accordance with industry best practices.
• Ensure sample analyses are accurate and results are provided in a timely manner.
• Monitor the use and inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Review reports, analyze data, and recommend process-condition adjustments to ensure QA/QC standards are met.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met.
• Participate in the QA/QC laboratory safety program.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and implement programs and procedures for laboratory and plant cleanliness.
• Demonstrate teamwork and take initiative in daily work.
• Assist in coordinating activities with other departments.
• Communicate with the production department to support process operators’ effective participation in QA/QC policies and procedures.
• 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 eligibility and work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED