Employee-Owned Lab Technician: Quality & Micro Testing

Aveka Group Inc; Fredericksburg (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveka Group Inc seeks a Laboratory Technician to join our quality-focused team. You will conduct microbiological and chemical tests, maintain lab equipment, prepare samples for shipment, and document results.

You will support sanitation programs and assist in training entry-level staff to ensure compliance with quality standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality and/or Lab experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with production personnel and managers.
• Strong multitasker with some computer experience (Excel, Word).
• Able to work independently and safely with attention to detail.
• Good reading comprehension and writing skills for documentation.
• Ability to use problem-solving skills and apply continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory tasks and experiments.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory levels of lab supplies.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Write experimental reports, summaries, and protocols; keep records.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate instruments as needed.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers and outside labs.
• Perform environmental microbiological testing for food grade requirements.
• Pull samples for various products and ensure proper labeling.
• Wash and dry glassware and keep lab tidy.
• Participate in sanitation checks and monitor logs.
• Assist in training entry-level employees for QC protocols.
• Use UPS for labels and shipping samples when applicable.

Skills

Communication

Multitasker

Excel

MS Word

Independent

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Writing

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermometers

Lovibond Tintometer

Karl Fischer Moisture Analyzer

Beckman pH meter

O’Haus Moisture Analyzer

Burettes for titrations

Oven for Loss on Drying

Oven for Micro Testing

Lab Hood

Hot Plates/Stir Plates

Job description

Aveka Group Inc seeks a Laboratory Technician to join our quality-focused team. You will conduct microbiological and chemical tests, maintain lab equipment, prepare samples for shipment, and document results.

You will support sanitation programs and assist in training entry-level staff to ensure compliance with quality standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.