Laboratory Technician

Randstad USA; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Ankeny, IA seeks a Grain Quality Analyst for a high-throughput lab project. The role focuses on receiving, labeling, preparing samples and performing ISO-guided analytics. This 4-month, first-shift contract runs 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday–Friday.

Requires a bachelor's in a scientific/engineering field and at least three years of related experience; direct equivalents considered. Candidates will work in a team, using GC, NIR, LIMS and other analytics tools to deliver accurate results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field.
• At least three years of related industry experience; directly applicable experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience with ISO work instructions and analytical labs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prepare samples, ensuring correct labeling and appropriate analytics are requested.
• Prepare and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions; ensure data integrity and collaborate with multi-discipline team.

Skills

Laboratory/Sciences

Sample Preparation

Sample Analysis

Wet Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Microsoft Office

LIMS

ISO

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific/engineering field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

This is a high through-put laboratory that will allow you to expand your skills in an industry environment.

Key Aspects

• Agricultural industry
• Ankeny, IA
• Receiving and Analyzing Samples

Employment Details

• Temporary/Contract position
• Full-time hours
• 1st shift Monday-Friday
• 4-month project with possibility of extension

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field
• At least three years of related industry experience
• Directly applicable experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements

Salary: $23 - $23.7 per hour

Shift: First

Work hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

In this Grain Quality Analyst role you will receive, identify, and prepare samples – ensuring incoming samples are labeled correctly, appropriate analytics have been requested. You will prep and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions.

This is a high throughput lab environment. You must obtain and ensure analytical data integrity and able to function in multi-discipline team, delivering laboratory results in an efficient manner.

Desired hands-on experience with: total combustion analysis, elemental analysis, calorimetry, Gas Chromatography (GC), NIR Spectroscopy, NMR, total oil analysis, colorimetry, falling number, farinograph, mixograph, bench-top wet chemical analyses, and LIMS

Essential Functions

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Laboratory/Sciences
• Sample Preparation
• Sample Analysis
• Wet Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• LIMS
• Microsoft Office
• ISO

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• Bachelors (required)