Location : Council Bluffs IA OPD 

City : Council Bluffs 

State : Indiana (US-IN) 

Country : United States (US) 

Requisition Number : 36129 

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location : Council Bluffs IA OPD 

City : Council Bluffs 

State : Iowa (IA)

Country : United States (US) 

Requisition Number : 36129 

Core Functions:

• Actively participate in our Employee Safety Involvement plan
• Maintain a safe work environment for one’s self and all employees
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process, and finished products
• Perform data entry of analysis into various QA databases
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products
• Identify quality and procedure deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed
• Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Perform duties as assigned

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED Required
• 1-2 years of experience in processing or manufacturing environment
• Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred
• General knowledge of production processes, food lab instrumentation, and laboratory test methods preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.  Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential. Detail oriented a must!
• Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills are a must
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
• Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform office and data entry work
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shift

Core Functions:

• Actively participate in our Employee Safety Involvement plan
• Maintain a safe work environment for one’s self and all employees
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process, and finished products
• Perform data entry of analysis into various QA databases
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products
• Identify quality and procedure deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed
• Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Perform duties as assigned

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED Required
• 1-2 years of experience in processing or manufacturing environment
• Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred
• General knowledge of production processes, food lab instrumentation, and laboratory test methods preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.  Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential. Detail oriented a must!
• Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills are a must
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
• Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform office and data entry work
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shift