Lab Technician - Food Safety & Quality (Entry Level)

TALENT Software Services; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking an entry level Laboratory Technician to perform routine analytical testing and support for food safety, quality, and regulatory teams. You will document results into databases, monitor instrumentation, and collaborate across functions to maintain an effective safety and quality culture.

Responsibilities include calibration checks, data interpretation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Run calibration checks and maintain instrumentation per specs.
• Document results into databases or communications channels.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs to analytical instrumentation.
• Interpret and document test results into databases and communicate to internal customers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory procedures across testing.
• Conduct routine tests on raw materials, in-process and final products under supervision.
• Handle clerical/technical issues and escalate complex problems appropriately.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.

Skills

Calibration

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

TALENT Software Services is seeking an entry level Laboratory Technician to perform routine analytical testing and support for food safety, quality, and regulatory teams. You will document results into databases, monitor instrumentation, and collaborate across functions to maintain an effective safety and quality culture.

Responsibilities include calibration checks, data interpretation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.