Temporary Lab Technician — Onsite QC & NIR Testing

POET; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Family-first culture

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

POET is seeking a Temporary Laboratory Technician to maintain a clean, safe lab environment in Alexandria, IN. You will run multiple quality control tests, report out-of-range results to the Quality Manager, and ensure data integrity per SOPs.

The role requires self-direction, teamwork, and flexibility for extended hours and call-ins. Responsibilities include coordinating test results, maintaining supplies, and performing NIR IT (PQ) testing weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic troubleshooting skills and prior analytical experience required.
• Prior experience with environmental testing and knowledge of cGMP, PI, QC and PQ reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, professional and safe working environment in the laboratory.
• Perform quality control tests on product streams.
• Coordinate test results with operators to ensure optimum quality and efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and provide supply orders to the Quality Manager.
• Perform tests in accordance with approved POET SOP’s and according to the frequency established by the Quality Manager and/or Operations.
• Ensure all data is entered in a timely manner.
• Ensure all Quality Control Standards, duplicates and cross-validations are completed as established by POET Biorefining standard operating procedure.
• Perform NIR IT (PQ) testing on a weekly basis and report any test failures to the Quality Manager.
• Notify the Quality Manager when any quality control standards are not within specified limits.
• Work with operations on special testing requests.
• Must be able to meet call-in requirements as well as work extended hours as necessary.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.

Skills

Analytical experience

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POET is seeking a Temporary Laboratory Technician to maintain a clean, safe lab environment in Alexandria, IN. You will run multiple quality control tests, report out-of-range results to the Quality Manager, and ensure data integrity per SOPs.

The role requires self-direction, teamwork, and flexibility for extended hours and call-ins. Responsibilities include coordinating test results, maintaining supplies, and performing NIR IT (PQ) testing weekly.