Senior Lab Technician
Job Location:
Elk River, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain partnering with producers and customers to source make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with lifes essentials we enable businesses to grow communities to prosper and consumers to live well.
This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets including animal nutrition and health bioindustrial road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.
Job Purpose and Impact
The senior laboratory technician position will lead the completion of routine analytical and laboratory testing of customer this role you will receive prepare test samples document results of tests and communicate those results (LIMS). You will also check and monitor the instruments and equipment that is used during the testing process.
Key Accountabilities
- Receive prepare and process sample for laboratory testing. Including but not limited to database entry upon sample receipt sample grinding and sample scanning
- Perform routine instrument diagnostics and preventative maintenance activities. Assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair as required.
- Perform a variety of laboratory analyzes including physical chemical physical-chemical tests (NIR XRF ICP Spectrophotometer titrations Gravimetry ELISA enzymatic assays and others)
- Assist in onboarding of new analytical assays and assist in method development.
- Conduct complex inspections for sample properties utilizing laboratory equipment and various analytical methods.
- Understand and comply with safety regulations and other procedural compliance regulations. Champion campus safety program. Consistently provide a safe work environment for self and others.
- Maintain inventory management for laboratory chemicals consumables and samples.
- Interpret and document results of all tests and internally communicates results as required (LIMS).
- Provide leadership coaching training and mentoring to team members.
- Work in accordance with good laboratory practices.
- Handle complex clerical administrative technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. Provide support for data quality and database reporting. Utilize tools such as SharePoint to track and follow up on customer issues.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma secondary education level or equivalent
- Minimum of four years of related work experience
- PC and MS Office competence
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Experience with email spreadsheet presentation and word processing applications
- Experience working in a laboratory
- Experience working with data and/or database software (Ex: Microsoft Access)
Position Information
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Location: Elk River MN
The expected salary for this position is $24 - $29. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location certifications education and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Your Benefits Cargill
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.
