Quality Lab Technologist

About the role

Join our team as a Quality Lab Technologist and play an important role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of feed ingredients. You’ll work with advanced NIR instrumentation, support laboratory testing programs, and have the opportunity to develop specialized technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses using NIR (Near Infrared) instrumentation
• Organize, test, and communicate results for hundreds of feed ingredient samples weekly
• Manage activities associated with the Oilmeal Program
• Support Feed Ingredient NIR Programs and internal laboratory customers
• Ensure testing is completed efficiently and accurately
• Develop knowledge of NIR technology, instrumentation, and calibration
• Build basic NIR calibration models as your expertise grows
• Provide technical support to NIR users and internal partners
• Communicate results clearly and meet established deadlines

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related technical field plus 3+ years of relevant experience in animal feed, feed ingredients, agriculture, food, or a related industry
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
• 1+ year of NIR experience
• Experience in animal feed, feed ingredients, agriculture, food science, or a related industry
• Basic knowledge of NIR instrumentation and applications
• Laboratory testing, data analysis, or quality experience

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Flexible schedule between 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
• On-Site – Arden Hills, MN
• Opportunity to build specialized expertise in NIR technology
• Contributing to the quality and performance of feed ingredients
• Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative
• Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn
• To the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list
• Broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best

Pay

$24–$27/hour based on experience

Schedule

Monday–Friday