Laboratory Technician LV1

Job Title: Laboratory Technician Lv1

Client: Food Manufacturing Company
Duration: 7 Months
Location: Elk River, MN 55330
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

**Accepting only an US Citizen or Green Card Holder
 

Description:

Job Summary

Entry-level laboratory role performing routine food and feed testing to support food safety, quality, and operations. Responsibilities include sample preparation, equipment monitoring, result documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on food and feed products.
• Test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Prepare samples using laboratory grinding equipment.
• Monitor laboratory instruments and equipment performance.
• Perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs.
• Interpret and accurately document laboratory test results.
• Enter results into laboratory databases and communicate findings to internal teams.
• Maintain customer specification books and laboratory documentation.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative laboratory inspections.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with complex laboratory trials and experiments under supervision.
• Perform routine clerical, administrative, and technical laboratory tasks.
• Read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory procedures.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate personnel.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Entry-level laboratory experience is acceptable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform repetitive testing and sample preparation.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Ability to work independently with intermediate supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret laboratory and safety documentation.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Food testing laboratory environment.
• Operate grinding equipment throughout the workday.
• Handle approximately 100-gram laboratory samples.
• Perform repetitive sample preparation and testing.
• Work safely while wearing required PPE.
• Sample preparation takes place in a dedicated grinding room with specialized airflow systems to reduce airborne particles.