Lab Technician - Marshall, MN

Lab Technician - Marshall, MN

Job Summary
Under limited supervision, conducts in-process and finished product testing on dry and liquid products to determine adherence to establish specifications of quality and purity.

Essential Job Functions

• Understands and continuously works towards learning all production processes in order to assist in providing recommendations to operations to improve product quality.
• Performs analysis of in-process samples and finished products by the defined SOP’s for all areas.
• Quality analysis ensures Loadout meets specifications before releasing product for shipment.
• Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations and supervisors of required adjustments to operating procedures.
• Maintains retained samples of shipped products in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
• Performs light maintenance and calibration on all department equipment to ensure all instruments are operating accurately.
• Maintains ongoing records of results and testing procedures by the use of SOP’s.
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures, notifies the Quality Department of the need to reorder items, and helps to restock inventory items which arrive weekly.
• Sustains an adequate amount of chemicals used on daily basis within inventory and prepares chemical solutions on need basis.
• Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times by washing equipment and contributing to weekly and monthly cleaning list.
• Works closely with less experienced Laboratory Technicians in the interest of training or problem solving.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 2 or 4 year Science related degree (preferred)
• Complete all required safety training also follow and display knowledge of all safety procedures.
• Have general understanding of how to use a computer and email.
• Communicate effectively through speech and writing along with other mediums such as email.
• Must stay motivated and show initiative to complete tasks under limited supervision.
• Display quality work through strong attention to detail.
• Work with a team orientation by coordinating efforts with colleagues to complete tasks effectively.
• Work overtime as necessary, including some weekends.
• Meet requests of supervision including but not limited to the essential functions listed.
• Able to meet physical requirements and perform duties in working conditions listed below.
• Utilize computers, basic hand tools, and all lab instruments for correct use.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

REF:105901BR