Barley Lead Lab Tech - MT

Malteurop Job Board; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Malteurop Job Board is seeking a Barley Lead Lab Technician to train new technicians and perform product testing to ensure it meets customer specifications. The role focuses on supporting laboratory operations, maintaining equipment and data integrity, and ensuring safety across the lab.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a science field and at least three years in a lab/testing environment, with proficiency in Excel/Word and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a science related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory/testing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; English speaking required.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis and recognize mathematical errors.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail with organization and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve laboratory operations.
• Provide training and improve skills of Laboratory Technicians.
• Assist in development and maintenance of operator aids and procedures.
• Provide support and guidance during upset conditions.
• Ensure traceability of barley and oversee barley database; produce reports as needed.
• Perform inspections of barley producing and storage facilities for vendor qualification.
• Fill in for the Laboratory Manager or Lead Laboratory Technician as needed.
• Identify malfunctions and perform corrective maintenance on equipment and instruments.
• Maintain consumable levels by monitoring inventory and ordering supplies.
• Create and maintain a safe professional work environment.

Skills

Reading English

Statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Barley Lead Lab Technician performs work involving the training new techs and testing of the product to ensure it meets customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following.

Support and improve laboratory operations

• Perform duties of Laboratory Technicians as required to maintain operational status during vacations, absences, vacancies, and work load variances.
• Gather information, evaluate data, and support implementation of continuous improvement or laboratory expansion activities.
• Provide training and improve skills of Laboratory Technicians.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of operator aids and procedures.
• Provide support and guidance during upset conditions.
• Ensure traceability of barley and oversee barley database. Produce reports as needed.
• Perform inspections of barley producing and storage facilities in support of vendor qualification program.
• Fill in for the Laboratory Manager or Lead Laboratory Technician as needed.

Maintain Laboratory

• Identify malfunctions/ errors of operational equipment and instruments and perform corrective maintenance as required.
• Maintain consumable levels by monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering supplies.

Create a safe professional work environment

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with internal departments, customers, growers, drivers, and vendors.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety guidelines/ policies and act in a safety compliant manner.
• Report abnormal, unsafe, or operationally risky conditions in prompt and professional manner.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a science related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in a laboratory/ testing environment
• Able to read and interpret documents. English speaking required.
• Able to perform basic statistical analysis. Able to readily recognize mathematical errors.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail with organizational and multi-tasking skills. Has an ability to recognize variances in forms and verbiage.

3 years:

experience in a laboratory/ testing environment

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