Laboratory Technician

Three Point Solutions; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Point Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Technician for Elk River, MN. This 7‑month, 1st shift role supports food safety and quality teams in a 100% onsite lab environment.

The position focuses on routine analytical testing, sample prep, data entry, and compliance under supervision. The role is entry-level, with responsibilities spanning testing of food and feed products, equipment monitoring, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Entry-level laboratory experience is acceptable.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive laboratory testing.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Ability to work independently with intermediate supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on food and feed products.
• Conduct laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Monitor laboratory instrumentation and equipment performance.
• Perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs on laboratory instruments.
• Prepare samples for testing using laboratory grinding equipment.
• Interpret laboratory test results and document findings accurately.
• Enter test results into laboratory databases.
• Communicate testing results to internal customers.
• Maintain customer specification books and laboratory documentation.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Follow laboratory procedures and food safety regulations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative laboratory inspections independently.
• Assist with more complex laboratory trials and experiments under supervision.
• Handle routine clerical, administrative, and technical laboratory tasks.
• Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate staff.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory procedures.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Job description

Job Description

Job title : Laboratory Technician

Client : Food Manufacturing Company

Duration : 7 Months

Location : Elk River, MN 55330

Shift : 1st shift Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Description:

• The Laboratory Technician will perform routine analytical and laboratory testing to support the food safety, quality, and operational teams. This is an entry-level laboratory position responsible for testing food and feed samples, monitoring laboratory equipment, documenting results, maintaining compliance with food safety regulations, and supporting quality assurance activities under intermediate supervision.
• This seasonal position supports laboratory operations during the busy season and provides coverage for an employee on leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on food and feed products.
• Conduct laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Monitor laboratory instrumentation and equipment performance.
• Perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs on laboratory instruments.
• Prepare samples for testing using laboratory grinding equipment.
• Interpret laboratory test results and document findings accurately.
• Enter test results into laboratory databases.
• Communicate testing results to internal customers.
• Maintain customer specification books and laboratory documentation.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Follow laboratory procedures and food safety regulations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative laboratory inspections independently.
• Assist with more complex laboratory trials and experiments under supervision.
• Handle routine clerical, administrative, and technical laboratory tasks.
• Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate staff.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory procedures.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.

Work Environment

• Food testing laboratory.
• Samples are prepared in a dedicated grinding room equipped with specialized airflow systems to reduce airborne particles.
• Required to wear special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating grinding equipment.
• 100% onsite position.

Qualifications

• Entry-level laboratory experience is acceptable.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive laboratory testing.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Ability to work independently with intermediate supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Handle approximately 100-gram laboratory samples.
• Perform repetitive sample preparation and testing.
• Work safely while wearing required PPE.
• Operate laboratory grinding equipment throughout the workday.

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