Lab Technician - Don Plant (Pocatello, ID)

Simplot; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Don Plant in Pocatello, ID is seeking a Lab Technician (QA/QC) to perform routine analyses on fertilizer products and related materials. You will join a team that supports 24/7 lab coverage and collaborate with operators and managers to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, with post-secondary field study preferred. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work rotating weekends with extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience or training required.
• Strong numerical, measurement, and data-tracking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and lab software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fertilizer products, raw materials, and process streams.
• Operate lab equipment and record data using LIMS and COAs.
• Prepare solutions, standards, and reagents for QC.
• Perform water sample analyses for regulatory needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean lab area and assist with equipment repairs.
• Support 24/7 lab coverage and occasional overtime.

Skills

1+ years experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft applications

Multi-tasking

Statement: weekend rotations

Attention to technical details

Education

High School diploma or GED

2- or 4-year related field degree (desired)

Tools

P2O5 auto analyzers

ICP-OES

Automated titrators

NH3-N distillation

Grinding mill

pH meter

LIMS

Job description

Lab Technician - Don Plant (Pocatello, ID)

For more than 90 years, Simplot Company has grown as a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company. Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world.

That diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational.

Whatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture.

Summary

The lab technician (QA/QC) will be responsible for routine laboratory analysis by conducting a wide range of tests on fertilizer products and related materials. Lab technicians work within a team environment but also may work in the lab as a single point of contact. The lab technician team supports the Don Plant with up to 24/7 laboratory coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes the quality of fertilizer products, raw materials, and intermediate process control streams by weighing, preparing, measuring, calculating, and passing off data taken from samples using standard methods of analysis.
• Use of laboratory equipment including P2O5 auto analyzers, metals analysis using ICP-OES, automated titrators, NH3-N using rapid distillation, grinding mill, pH meter.
• Verifies test results using trending and standard reference materials. Reports test results after verification.
• Use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample login, capturing test data and results, and creating lab reports including COAs.
• Prepares chemical solutions, standards and reagents for laboratory quality control and plant operators.
• Analyze water samples for regulatory requirements.
• Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized by cleaning glassware, counters, and surfaces.
• Make minor repairs of lab equipment.
• Some overtime is required. After training will work alone up to 40% of the time.
• Must be able to lift to fifty pounds.

Typical Education

• High School diploma (or GED) Required
• Post secondary education, 2- or 4-year degree in a related field - desired

Relevant Experience

• 1+ years related experience or training.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to interact with operators and managers.
• Must be attentive to technical details and have excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrate ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and extended hours, as needed.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Job Requisition ID : 27836

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : ABW Don Plant - Pocatello

Country: United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status or any other protected status. If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Civil%20Rights%20Division/Fair%20Chance%20Act/FCA-Flyer_June%202026_English_Update.pdf?VersionId=mmfHLJ9an2.w58wsyA2a.Buxej.FZ06Y) and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.