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Job Title: Laboratory Technician Lv1
Client: Food Manufacturing Company
Duration: 7 Months
Location: Elk River, MN 55330
Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Description:
Job Summary
Entry-level laboratory role performing routine food and feed testing to support food safety, quality, and operations. Responsibilities include sample preparation, equipment monitoring, result documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine analytical testing on food and feed products.
- Test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Prepare samples using laboratory grinding equipment.
- Monitor laboratory instruments and equipment performance.
- Perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs.
- Interpret and accurately document laboratory test results.
- Enter results into laboratory databases and communicate findings to internal teams.
- Maintain customer specification books and laboratory documentation.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative laboratory inspections.
- Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with complex laboratory trials and experiments under supervision.
- Perform routine clerical, administrative, and technical laboratory tasks.
- Read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and laboratory procedures.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate personnel.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Entry-level laboratory experience is acceptable.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
- Ability to perform repetitive testing and sample preparation.
- Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Basic computer skills for data entry.
- Ability to work independently with intermediate supervision.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret laboratory and safety documentation.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Food testing laboratory environment.
- Operate grinding equipment throughout the workday.
- Handle approximately 100-gram laboratory samples.
- Perform repetitive sample preparation and testing.
- Work safely while wearing required PPE.
- Sample preparation takes place in a dedicated grinding room with specialized airflow systems to reduce airborne particles.
Company Description
As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.
Company Description As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.
