QA/QC Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero is seeking a QA/QC Lab Technician for its ethanol plant in Mount Vernon, Indiana. This entry-level position is responsible for implementing the quality assurance program, conducting tests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or related experience, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for personal growth

Caring and committed culture

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of laboratory experience or related degree required.
• Experience implementing QA/QC programs preferred.
• Knowledge of automated lab equipment like HPLC or GC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor QA/QC program at the ethanol plant.
• Conduct QA/QC tests and ensure accuracy of results.
• Maintain laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Attention to Detail

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Laboratory Techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Tools

Automated laboratory equipment

LIMS

Office software

Job description

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Implements the quality assurance (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

• Assists in implementing plant QA/QC program.
• Implements plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry by sampling various points in the process and conducting QA/QC tests.
• Ensures accuracy of analysis of samples and provides results in a timely manner.
• Monitors use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
• Operates, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Reviews reports, analyzes data and makes recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA/QC standards are met.
• Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times.
• Participates in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Demonstrates teamwork and takes initiative in daily work.
• Assists coordinating activities with other departments.
• Communicates directly with production department to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Implements programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ethanol process.
  
  

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Job

Laboratory

Primary Location:

US-IN-Mount Vernon

Job Posting

Jun 3, 2025, 12:47:11 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a laboratory setting or an Associate’s degree (or higher) in a related scientific or technical field required.
• Bachelor’s (or higher level) degree in a related scientific or technical field preferred.
• Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs preferred.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting automated laboratory equipment (such as HPLC or GC) preferred.
• Experience with software programs such as Office, LIMS, Pi or SAP preferred.
• Experience with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.
  
  

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

About Valero Renewables – Mount Vernon

Valero's Mount Vernon ethanol plant is located in Mount Vernon, Indiana, in the far southwestern corner of the state on the Ohio River, the boundary with Kentucky. Part of the Evansville, Indiana, metropolitan area, Mount Vernon is approximately 190 miles southwest of Indianapolis. The bio-refinery sits on 112 acres leased from the Ports of Indiana, and started ethanol production in December 2010. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. The Mount Vernon plant processes approximately 35 million bushels of corn into approximately 100 million gallons of ethanol and 263,000 tons of distillers grains per year. The plant employs approximately 60 employees .

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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• Seniority level

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