Lab Tech MT

Malteurop-North-America; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Malteurop-North-America is seeking a Lab Technician to assist in testing malt products to ensure they meet customer specifications. You will perform QA tests, record results, and support lab operations including equipment maintenance and materials receipt.

Preferred candidates have at least a high school diploma and may hold an associate degree in Food Science or Chemistry. Safety protocols and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma required; associate degree in Food Science or Chemistry is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team are essential.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and testing in a food environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory research/tasks.
• Records observations, measurements, and reports results.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of laboratory and associated instrumentation and equipment.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking.
• Verify and issue customer reports.
• Provide technical support to the sales function by preparing samples and analytical information.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

High School or better

Associates or better

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Lab Technician, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, performs work involving the testing of the product to ensure it meets customer requirements. The main responsibility includes conducting quality assurance tests to ensure malt meets the customer’s standards and requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory research/tasks.
• Records observations, measurements, and reports results.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of laboratory and associated instrumentation and equipment.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Assess lab test result validity prior to reporting to manufacturing or customers.
• Verify and issue customer reports.
• Maintain and improve lab operations by assisting in the development of lab employees and coordinating the maintenance and purchase of lab equipment.
• Compare lab test results with expected outcomes to evaluate test result validity prior to reporting.
• Works every other weekend or as needed.
• Provide technical support to the sales function by preparing special samples and analytical information.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High Diploma required; Associate degree in Food Science or Chemistry is a plus.

The employee must wear safety glasses and appropriate heat, chemical or cut resistant gloves in the lab, depending on duties assigned. Safety shoes, safety glasses and a hard hat and a full face respirator are required if working in manufacturing areas.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Ability to work in Teams

Novice

Detailed Oriented

Novice

Preferred

SAP

Some Knowledge

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

2 years:

experience as a laboratory technician in a food environment

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