LAB TECHNICIAN

Socket.dev; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental -

Vision

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Disability, life and voluntary 보험

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bongards' in Perham, MN is seeking a Lab Technician to support production quality through testing and data entry. The role emphasizes adherence to sanitary procedures, accurate recordkeeping, and equipment calibration to ensure batch quality.

Starting pay is $26.27 per hour with a day shift (5:00am–5:00pm) on a two-week rotating schedule. The position involves routine sampling, in-plant testing, and compliance with state certification requirements for antibiotic and Colilert testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or quality control setting as described.
• Ability to follow procedures and document results accurately.
• Knowledge of sanitary laboratory practices and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production to meet product standards and customer specs.
• Monitor compliance from raw materials to finished products.
• Enter data into computer systems and maintain records.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform calibrations.
• Provide analysis and test results for quality assurance.
• Sample products and perform standard lab tests including FT-NIR.
• Obtain Minnesota antibiotic and Colilert testing certifications.
• Assist in in-plant testing and quality documentation.
• Keep accurate, timely records and support regulatory needs.
• Performs other duties as needed by management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Prior lab experience

Prioritize multiple tasks

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Bongards' is looking for a Lab Technician at our Perham, MN facility. Bongards' offers excellent pay and a positive work environment, starting pay is $26.27 per hour.

1. Work closely with and interact with production personnel to assist in producing products which meet all the prescribed standards and customer specifications.
2. Monitor compliance to accepted standards from reception of raw products through in-process testing to analysis offinished products.
3. Complete data entry in various computer programs.
4. Assist in maintaining required documentation and files for quality system and regulatory compliance.
5. Maintaining laboratory equipment and performing calibrations and comparisons.
6. Provide patron members with excellent customer service, performing requested analysis to procure a quality milk supply.
7. Sample products, accurately perform all required lab tests, and maintain machine calibrations.
8. Perform standard method testing to ensure machine calibrations are maintained on FT-NIR.
9. Obtain certification from State of Minnesota for antibiotic and Colilert (water) testing.
10. Will need to perform testing and take samples in the plant.
11. Understand the plant commitment to customers’ quality expectations.
12. Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50# repeatedly.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, crouch, twist and turn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.

• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.

Schedule:

• Day Shift 5:00am to 5:00pm. Two-week rotating schedule
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Pay:

• Starting Pay $26.27

Benefits:

• Profit Sharing
• Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental - Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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