Master Lab Technician at Land O'Lakes

Hampton, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food Manufacturing, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

College science degree preferred (suitable experience may be substituted)
Two (2) years’ experience as a Senior Lab Technician
Demonstrated initiative and self-starting abilities
Ability to handle complex non-routine tasks with minimal supervision
Advanced problem-solving skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and write new procedures or revise old procedures with minimal supervision
Detailed knowledge of laboratory equipment and plant operations
Superior physical, mental, and visual attention
Trained and knowledgeable in handling and disposing of RCRA hazardous wastes per regulatory requirements
Fully certified on Master Level Lab Technician procedures within 12 months of promotion and recertified biennially
Proficiency and training ability in HPLC and GC
Not on probation for promotion consideration
All skills and abilities of Senior-level Laboratory Technician
Good leadership ability

Responsibilities

Provide advanced laboratory services with no supervision or direction
Provide problem-solving work in a variety of areas, often more complex than less senior technicians
Provide immediate supervision to Entry and Mid-Level Lab Technicians as instructed by the Quality Supervisor
Handle routine supervisory tasks (e.g., timecards, lab coverage, procedural/policy compliance) in supervisor’s absence
Keep Quality Supervisor informed of situations beyond capabilities, such as progressive discipline
Anticipate problems and train new staff members for quality control program success
Assure accurate completion of tests to minimize retests
Understand and follow lab, company, plant, and divisional quality policies
Properly identify, categorize, isolate, remediate, and containerize RCRA hazardous waste from production areas per regulations
Ensure personnel under leadership are trained for hazardous waste handling tasks
Keep lab prepared by standardizing reagents and notifying Supervisor of supply shortages
Notify Supervisor of discrepancies in results or analytical problems
Provide Supervisor with information to maintain laboratory accuracy and response
Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments
Play active role in Division and Plant safety and quality programs
Perform or oversee delegated responsibilities on a regular basis
Serve as main source for training
Assume Quality Supervisor duties in absence of management
Assist in lab improvements on a regular basis
Assist production with calculation verifications, blending opportunities, etc
Act upon any uncompleted tasks needing completion, even outside delegated responsibilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Laboratory EquipmentPlant OperationsQuality ControlProblem SolvingProcedure DevelopmentTechnical WritingStaff SupervisionLab Safety

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay for the Master Lab Technician position?

The pay is $30 per hour.

What are the working hours and shift for this role?

This is a 2nd shift position working 2:30pm - 11pm, Monday through Friday.

What skills are required for the Master Lab Technician role?

Required skills include demonstrated initiative and self-starting abilities, handling complex non-routine tasks with minimal supervision, advanced problem-solving skills, superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to develop or revise procedures independently.

What experience and education are needed for this position?

A college science degree is preferred, though suitable experience may substitute, and candidates should have two years’ experience as a Senior Lab Technician.

What supervisory responsibilities does this role have?

The position provides immediate supervision to Entry and Mid-Level Lab Technicians as instructed, handles routine supervisory tasks like timecards and lab coverage in the supervisor’s absence, and trains new staff while anticipating problems.