Laboratory Analyst – 12hr Rotating Day Shift (Grand Island, NE)

IEH company; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is accepting applications for a Laboratory Analyst in Grand Island, NE. The role involves analyzing food samples for pathogens using PCR and immunoassays, performing microbial counts, data entry, and reporting.

This full-time position on a 12-hour rotating day shift (6:00am–6:00pm) offers standard benefits after a brief waiting period. Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Biology or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with data entry and computer applications.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of aseptic technique in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze food samples for pathogens via PCR and immunoassay.
• Perform microbial enumerations and laboratory reporting.
• Conduct quality control, media preparation, and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Computer apps

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate degree in Biology or related field

Tools

PCR

Immunoassay

Job description

Laboratory Analyst – 12hr Rotating Day Shift (Grand Island, NE)

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Laboratory Analyst at its facility in Grand Island, NE.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• – A high school diploma or GED (required); an associate degree in Biology or related field (preferred)
• – Strong attention to detail
• – Proficiency with data entry and computer applications
• – Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• – Strong written and verbal communication skills
• – Strong understanding of aseptic technique in the laboratory

Laboratory Analyst duties include: analysis of food samples for pathogens via PCR and immunoassay, various microbe enumerations, data entry, laboratory reporting, quality control, media preparation, and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for standard benefits after a brief waiting period. The schedule for this position is 6:00am to 6:00pm on a 12hr rotating shift basis: the first week is Monday-Tuesday and Friday-Sunday; the second week is Wednesday-Thursday from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Due to exposure to various food allergens in the laboratory environment, applicants with moderate-to-severe food allergies are discouraged from applying.

EEOC Know Your Rights Poster:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf