Grain Refining​/Laboratory Technician

Grain Refining / Laboratory Technician

Express Employment Professionals of Wenatchee is partnering with a local employer to recruit a Grain Refining / Laboratory Technician to join our client's Lab/Quality team. This is currently a temporary position of indeterminate length, with the potential to become a permanent opportunity based on business needs, performance, and internal approval.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed, hands-on laboratory work and would like the opportunity to develop additional skills in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Pay: Starting around $19-$20.00/hour

Schedule: The Grain Refining schedule is strict and requires reliable attendance and punctuality, as other laboratory and quality processes depend on the completion of this work.

Specific schedule details will be provided during the hiring process.

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, August 31, 2026

As a Grain Refining / Laboratory Technician, you will perform critical laboratory and refining processes while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities may include:

• Perform grain refining processes according to established procedures and specifications
• Accurately follow written instructions, procedures, and quality standards
• Complete laboratory tasks in a timely and consistent manner
• Monitor and document results and production information
• Maintain accurate records and communicate important information to the Quality team
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work area
• Work closely with Quality and Lab personnel to ensure processes are completed correctly
• Follow all company safety, quality, and laboratory procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will not only be successful in Grain Refining but will also have the flexibility and interest to learn additional laboratory functions over time.

Potential cross-training opportunities may include:

• Wet Lab: Additional laboratory testing and processes
• Metallography: Laboratory work involving microscopes and related tasks
• Other quality and laboratory functions as business needs allow

These additional responsibilities may involve different day-shift schedules, so schedule flexibility may provide opportunities for additional training and responsibilities in the future.

The successful candidate will be:

• Reliable and dependable with excellent attendance
• Comfortable working a strict, established schedule
• Detail-oriented and able to follow procedures consistently
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to understand and follow written instructions
• Comfortable documenting information accurately
• Safety-conscious and committed to following established procedures
• Interested in learning new laboratory and quality processes
• Flexible and willing to cross-train into other areas as opportunities become available

Previous laboratory, manufacturing, quality, production, or technical experience is a plus

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in building your skills in a laboratory and quality environment, we'd like to hear from you!