Laboratory Technician

National Beef Leathers of St. Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a qualified professional to join our team as Laboratory Technician.

• Competitive wages
• Multiple Employee Bonus Programs
• Family-friendly Benefits
• Safe and stable work

The laboratory position is critical to ensuring the timely and accurate execution of procedures, data collection, and analysis. This role will support core activities, maintain specialized equipment, and uphold safety and quality standards. By providing dedicated technical expertise, the position will enhance efficiency, reduce operational delays, and enable the research team to focus on high-level analysis and innovation.

• Sample Preparation & Testing effluent samples
• Suspend solids
• Testing & Analysis – Conduct a variety of laboratory tests according to established protocols, record observations, and interpret results, including PH, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, primary and secondary effluents
• Equipment Maintenance – Clean, sterilize, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Mix liquids, including but not limited to, suspended solids, PH, ammonia, and nitrates
• Run primary sludge and moisture content
• Run secondary sludge and moisture
• Run fleshing analysis and fat
• Data Documentation – Accurately record and log all data, observations, and results in lab records or databases
• Inventory Management – Order, stock, and manage supplies, chemicals, and other materials
• Safety & Compliance – Follow strict safety protocols, quality control measures, and regulatory requirements
• Reporting – Communicate test results to relevant personnel and answer questions about findings
• Other duties as assigned

This is a safety sensitive position. This is an on-site position.

Qualified candidates for the Laboratory Technician position should have the following skills and experience:

• Willingness to learn process with accuracy and following all instructions while abiding by policies, procedures, and safety
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field of study
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Conceptual/Analytical thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated and self‑starter; eager and energetic
• Maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer skills

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities across the country. We strive to be the preferred employer in every community we serve.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a disabled individual.