Lab Technician

Bongards' is looking for a Lab Technician at our Perham, MN facility. Bongards' offers excellent pay and a positive work environment. Starting pay is $25.26 per hour.

• Work closely with and interact effectively with production personnel to assist in producing products which meet all the prescribed standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor compliance to accepted standards from reception of raw products through in-process testing to analysis of finished products.
• Become proficient at data entry in company inventory database.
• Create, maintain and enter data on all lab and plant Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist in maintaining required documentation and files for quality system and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform calibrations and comparisons.
• Provide patron members with excellent customer service, performing requested analysis to procure a quality milk supply.
• Have ability to sample products, accurately perform all required lab tests, and maintain machine calibrations.
• Obtain individual testing licenses and lab certification from the State of Minnesota.
• May need to take in‑plant samples as needed.
• Understand the plant commitment to customers’ quality expectations.
• Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Prior lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb repeatedly.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, crouch, twist and turn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.

• Day Shift 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. Two-week rotating schedule.
• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
• Week 2:
  Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

• Starting pay $25.26.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit sharing.
• Internal career opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a lab setting with preference given to those who have worked in a food lab environment.

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