Ethanol Lab Technician - Hereford, TX

Job Summary:

Working under the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for implementing 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.

• Assist in implementing plant QA/QC program.
• Implement plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry by sampling various points in the process and conducting QA/QC tests as required.
• Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment and in-line instruments in the field.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA/QC standards are met and earnings are maximized.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times.
• Participate in the safety and food safety programs for the plant.
• Ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Technical or Associate’s degree preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong creative and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, use tact and diplomacy, and possess a customer service focus.
• Strong analytical abilities, problem solving skills, negotiation skills, dispute resolution, and ability to overcome obstacles.
• Manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to anticipate needs and accomplish necessary tasks.
• Strong motivational ability.
• Act with honesty and integrity

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• All types of chemical industry equipment are used in the plant to include, but not limited to fermentation vessels, high-pressure jet cookers, agitators, mixers, milling equipment, distillation columns, centrifuges and distributive control systems.
• May require lifting up to 50lbs occasionally