Laboratory Technician

About POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

• Competitive BONUS opportunities – up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!
• Comprehensive benefits package;
  Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, professional and safe working environment in the lab at all times. Team members in this position run multiple tests in accordance with the Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), ensure tests are completed in a timely manner and complete tests in a frequency that is established by the Quality Manager. If any testing results are out of range, it is the responsibility of the Laboratory Technician to report this information to the Quality Manager.

This position is largely self‑directed and requires understanding company policy, procedures and values.

Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• 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 a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience requirements:
• Laboratory Technician I:
  Basic troubleshooting skills and prior analytical experience required.
• Laboratory Technician II:
  Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or related science required. May consider POET Laboratory Technician I experience with documented successful performance.
• Prior experience with environmental testing and knowledge of cGMP, PI, QC and PQ reporting preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communications skills as well as the ability to adapt to change.
• You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• You have the ability to understand the technical day‑to‑day operation of a bioprocessing facility.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.

• Due to the physical and safety‑sensitive nature of this job, you will be required to pass a drug screen during the pre‑screen process. During employment, you’ll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as:
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats,…