Join Land O'Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We're a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another-not Wall Street. We're proud to rank a Top Workplace. We offer:Competitive compensation and rewardsBest-in-class healthcare for you and your familyPowerful savings programsTraining and career progressionPart-Time Flex Lab TechnicianJOB DEFINITION:This is a Part-time position and is provided with on-the-job training. After completion of on-the-job training, this position demonstrates skills and abilities to perform routine tasks assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Two years of college chemistry desired. Chemistry, or related degree is desired. Combination of education and experience will be considered.Experience: No previous experience is required although appropriate experience may be used to satisfy a portion of the educational requirements.Skills: Should be able to handle simple arithmetic and algebraic calculations. Should have good eye/hand coordination.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:Complexity of Duties: Duties are limited to routine tasks. Requires the ability to comprehend written and oral instructions. Supervision Received: Direct supervision through Lab Supervisor or designated alternate.Supervision Exercised: None.Impact on Operations: Assurance of quality products is dependent on accurate completion of assigned tasks.Contacts: Has limited contact with plant personnel.Environment: This position works primarily in the laboratory areas. Requires good physical, visual and mental attention. On occasion special safety equipment may be required for entry into a hazardous manufacturing area if needed.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Complete assigned jobs on time in a proper manner.2. Assure accurate completion of tests to minimize retests on same sample.3. Understand and follow lab and company safety, quality and behavioral policies.4. Maintain good relationship with plant personnel contacts.5. Notify Cost Center Leader and/or Quality Supervisor if any out of the ordinary conditions occur.6. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Preferred skills and abilities include experience operating the following instrumentation:Density MeterViscometerpH MeterParticle Size AnalyzerFTIRTurbidity MeterGas ChromatographHigh Precision Liquid ChromatographThe ability to perform the following tasks are also preferred:Wet Sieve AnalysisDry Sieve AnalysisVolumetric DilutionsEmulsion TestingMoisture AnalysisLand O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Land O'Lakes endeavors to make Landolakesinc.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
