Barley Lead Lab Tech - MT

Malteurop; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Malteurop is seeking a Barley Lead Lab Technician to work under the Lab Manager. This role includes training new technicians and testing barley products to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities cover maintaining lab operations, data evaluation, report generation, and providing support during upset conditions, while ensuring barley traceability and equipment reliability. Strong attention to detail and SAP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in a laboratory/testing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; English speaking required.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• ERP/database experience; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve laboratory operations under the Lab Manager.
• Gather data, evaluate information, and support improvements or expansion.
• Provide training and improve skills of Laboratory Technicians.
• Assist in development and maintenance of operator aids and procedures.
• Provide support during upset conditions and ensure traceability of barley.
• Oversee barley database and produce reports as needed.
• Fill in for the Lab Manager or Lead Technician as required.
• Identify malfunctions and perform corrective maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Reading documents

Statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

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

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.
• ERP/ data base experience; SAP preferred.

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