Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician II

Department: R&D

Location:

Twin Falls,

Exempt Status:
Hourly

Will have a fundamental understanding of lab science concepts to conduct initial laboratory testing and analysis of food products. In addition this individual ensures the working area is equipped, sanitized, and fully operational.

• Laboratory testing and analysis of dairy powders, foods and supplements for moisture, fat, protein, ash, lactose with ability to be trained for more advanced analytical testing by immunoassay, HPLC, AA, mass spectroscopy etc.
• Prepare experimental reports and document results. Provide input, observations, and recommendations for improved testing, efficiency of testing and function of the analytical laboratory.
• Maintain operations of the analytical lab including keeping lab area and equipment clean and operational according to cleaning and operational instructions.
• Follow analytical procedures with exactness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies and ingredients and procure the same as required.
• Prepare periodic reports about results of laboratory tests.
• Work courteously and tactfully with R&D team, laboratory clients, the public and other employees.
• Work independently with little or no supervision once training is completed, complete work assignments on time and adjust priorities as required.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act applicable to their actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Regular and timely attendance required.

• Must possess any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in a food testing laboratory, associate’s degree focused on lab science, or 5 years of laboratory testing experience.
• The candidate must be energetic and possess good report writing, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate must have experience with basic testing of foods, supplements or nutritional products.
• The candidate should have experience using Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment.
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality.
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed.
• Ability to read and write instructions in English.
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently (51‑75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally (25‑50%) walk, lift, and/or move 26 to 60 lbs; rarely (1‑25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb, or balance, impede or be balanced; specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and ability to adjust focus.

• May be exposed to noise levels 85+ requiring hearing protection.

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threats to self or others. The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of all personnel so classified.

We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.