Senior Lab Technician - Quality & Field Testing & Growth

Wilbur-Ellis; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Dental & vision

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a Lab Technician III to perform laboratory and field tests, analyze data for quality control, and maintain laboratory equipment. You will document results, enter production data, and support plant staff with research, batch adjustments, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications include 2+ years in technical services or QA, proficiency with Windows and sample submission software, and an Associate degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical services or quality assurance role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Windows and sample submission software.
• Hands-on experience preparing laboratory samples and operating equipment listed.
• Knowledge of liquid fertilizers and laboratory testing protocols.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on raw materials, finished goods, and production samples.
• Perform laboratory and field testing using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and pH meters.
• Set up and calibrate laboratory and field equipment to support testing, research, and process control activities.
• Compile and analyze test results to identify deviations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective or preventative actions.
• Document and maintain accurate testing records, posting production information into systems and monitoring results against standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Data entry

Equipment calibration

Spectrometers

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Spectrometers

Nitrogen determination apparatus

Air samplers

Centrifuges

pH meters

Windows software

Job description

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a Lab Technician III to perform laboratory and field tests, analyze data for quality control, and maintain laboratory equipment. You will document results, enter production data, and support plant staff with research, batch adjustments, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications include 2+ years in technical services or QA, proficiency with Windows and sample submission software, and an Associate degree or equivalent.