Lab Technician

Groupe VIVESCIA; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Malteurop in Great Falls, MT seeks a Lab Technician to join the Laboratory team under the Laboratory Manager. The role focuses on testing the product to ensure malt meets customer standards and quality requirements, with emphasis on QA investigations and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma (associates in Food Science or Chemistry is a plus), at least two years in a food-labricatory setting, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree in Food Science or Chemistry is a plus.
• At least two years’ experience as a laboratory technician in a food environment preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory research/tasks.
• Records observations, measurements, and reports results.
• Maintains and cleans laboratory and instrumentation.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking.
• Assesses lab test result validity before reporting.
• Verifies and issues customer reports.
• Supports lab operations and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

SAP

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Food Science or Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Malteurop produces 2,3 million tons of malt manufactured in its 23 factories around the world (Europe, North America, Mexico, Oceania, Asia). One in 10 beers consumed worldwide contains malt made in our plants. We are partners of the large brewing groups that we have followed in their international growth.

Position:

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.

Requirements:

• Education: High Diploma required; Associate degree in Food Science or Chemistry is a plus.
• At least two years’ of experience as a laboratory technician in a food environment is preferred.
• SAP experience preferred
• Attention to detail

Protective Clothing Required:

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.

Other information:

Our recruitment policy is committed to the inclusion of workers with disabilities. Please let us know if you need any adjustments for a potential interview.