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Land O'Lakes

Flex Master Lab Tech

Land O'Lakes, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States

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Flex Master Lab Tech Shift : First 7am - 3:30pm or 8am - 4:30pm (can be flexible) Pay:

$30 per hour Duties:

Position will be called upon to provide problem solving work in a variety of areas. Nature of work will often be more complex than that of less senior technicians. Problems and objectives will be less defined than other lab work. Contacts: Has direct contact with all plant personnel. Environment: This position works primarily in the laboratory areas. Superior physical, mental and visual attention is required. On occasion special safety equipment may be required for entry into a hazardous manufacturing area. Waste Disposal: Trained and knowledgeable in appropriate ways of disposing and handling of RCRA hazardous wastes in accordance with all appropriate regulatory requirements. 1. All responsibilities of Senior-level Laboratory technician 2. Complete assigned jobs on time in a proper manner. 3. Assure accurate completion of tests to minimize retests on same sample. 4. Understand and follow lab and company policies. 5. Responsible for proper identification, categorization, isolation, remediation, containerizing RCRA hazardous waste generated in production areas in accordance with all appropriate regulatory and company regulatory requirements. Supervises personnel under their leadership are properly trained for the performance of all tasks which require handling of hazardous waste. 6. Understand and follow plant and divisional quality program. 7. Keep the lab prepared by standardization of reagents and by notifying the Supervisor of supply shortages. 8. Notify the Supervisor/Manager of all discrepancies in results or other indications of analytical problems. 9. Provide the Supervisor with adequate information to maintain laboratory accuracy and response. 10. Provide maintenance and trouble shooting on instruments. 11. Must be fully certified on Master Level Lab Technician procedures within 12 months of hire date and be recertified biennially. 12. HPLC, GC, proficiency and training ability. 13. Understand and follow lab and company policies. 14. Play an active role in Division and Plant safety and quality programs.

This is a Part-time position which demonstrates the skills and abilities to provide advanced laboratory services with no supervision or direction.

JOB RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Quality Supervisor or Laboratory Supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A college science degree is preferred although suitable experience may be substituted. Experience: Should have two (2) years experience as a Senior Lab Technician or equivalent experience. Skills: Will have demonstrated initiative and self-starting abilities. Able to handle complex non-routine tasks with minimal supervision. Has demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills. Superior verbal and written communication skills are needed. Able to develop and write new procedures or revise old procedures with minimal supervision. Training: Should have detailed knowledge of both laboratory equipment and plant operations. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land OLakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.