Laboratory Technician

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Omaha, NE, is seeking a laboratory technician to perform test preparation and analytical testing to support business and scientific objectives. This role is onsite in an established lab and involves sample management, data integrity, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement.

You will follow the laboratory management system, prepare calibration standards and reagents, enter data into LIMS, manage transfers between systems, and assist with routine maintenance and minor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related laboratory experience.
• Experience using laboratory information management systems, laboratory instrumentation, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of laboratory testing methods, technical procedures, documentation practices, and data management.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, initiative, and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory management system and safety policies while receiving, preparing, and processing samples for analysis.
• Accurately enter sample information and testing requirements into the laboratory information management system and manage the transfer of laboratory data and test results between systems.
• Perform analytical testing according to established procedures and prepare calibration standards, buffers, reagents, and other solutions required for testing activities.
• Support laboratory operations by receiving supplies and equipment, monitoring inventory levels, maintaining organized work areas, and communicating purchasing needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records while calculating, interpreting, and validating analytical results, including identifying and correcting nonconforming work.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory equipment and support complex sample preparation activities such as extraction and digestion procedures.
• Recommend and support improvements to laboratory methods, technical procedures, and overall laboratory processes.

Skills

LIMS experience

Laboratory instrumentation

MS Office proficiency

Data management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Scientific Affairs Manager, you will perform laboratory test preparation activities and analytical testing to provide accurate technical information that supports business and scientific objectives. You will work onsite in Omaha and contribute to sample management, laboratory testing, data integrity, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Follow laboratory management system and safety policies while receiving, preparing, and processing samples for analysis.

Accurately enter sample information and testing requirements into the laboratory information management system and manage the transfer of laboratory data and test results between systems.

Perform analytical testing according to established procedures and prepare calibration standards, buffers, reagents, and other solutions required for testing activities.

Support laboratory operations by receiving supplies and equipment, monitoring inventory levels, maintaining organized work areas, and communicating purchasing needs.

Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records while calculating, interpreting, and validating analytical results, including identifying and correcting nonconforming work.

Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory equipment and support complex sample preparation activities such as extraction and digestion procedures.

Recommend and support improvements to laboratory methods, technical procedures, and overall laboratory processes.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Related laboratory experience.

Experience using laboratory information management systems, laboratory instrumentation, and Microsoft Office applications.

Demonstrated understanding of laboratory testing methods, technical procedures, documentation practices, and data management.

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, initiative, and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

This position is based in a laboratory environment and does not involve regular work in or visits to manufacturing facilities.

Compensation

Pay Range:$44,000-$57,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.