Grain Quality Analyst

Belcan Corporation; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Grain Quality Analyst. You will receive, identify, and prep samples, ensure correct labeling, and analyze them according to ISO work instructions in a high-throughput laboratory.

A bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field with up to three years of related experience is required; equivalent experience will be considered. Local candidates only; starting immediately with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field with at least three years of related industry experience.
• Equivalents considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with ISO procedures and high-throughput labs.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, identification, and preparation of samples per ISO work instructions.
• Labeling, preparation, and analysis of samples according to customer needs and capacity.
• Prioritize analyses and coordinate projects in a high-throughput lab.
• Ensure data integrity and deliver laboratory results efficiently.
• Work under supervision and follow established guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

Total combustion analysis

Elemental analysis

Calorimetry

Gas Chromatography (GC)

NIR Spectroscopy

NMR

Total oil analysis

Colorimetry

Falling number

Farinograph

Mixograph

Bench-top wet chemical analyses

LIMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Grain Quality Analyst

Location: Ankeny, IA

Zip Code: 50021

Keyword's: #Ankenyjobs; #GrainQualityAnalystjobs;

Start Date: Immediate

we put down Local candidates only

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $22.65/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description

• Minimum of a bachelor"s degree in a scientific or engineering field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field with at least three years of related industry experience.
• Directly applicable experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Receipt, identification, and preparation of samples - ensure incoming samples are labeled correctly, appropriate analytical have been requested, prep and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions.
• Prioritization of analyses according to customer needs matched to capacity; organization and coordination of projects in a high throughput lab environment; obtaining analytical data; ensuring data integrity; functioning in multi-discipline teams and delivering laboratory results in an efficient manner.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Typically reports to a supervisor.
• 1-3 Years of Experience
• Preferred candidate will have hands-on experience with total combustion analysis, elemental analysis, calorimetry, Gas Chromatography (GC), NIR Spectroscopy, NMR, total oil analysis, colorimetry, falling number, farinograph, mixograph, bench-top wet chemical analyses, LIMS and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.