The Dairy Herd Information (DHI) Milk Department is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team. The candidate willperform milk testing across multiple techniques and departments. This includes the associated data collection, analysis, and reporting. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for process and equipment troubleshooting. There are two opportunities. This is a full-time second shift position (2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday with one Saturday or Sunday shift per month. The second shift position qualifies for shift-differential pay.

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• AS degree in Science or Related Field.
• Minimum 3 Years of Relevant Laboratory Experience.
• Testing and Associated Instrumentation Experience (FTIR Technology, Raw Milk Testing, Water Analysis, Finished Product Testing, Animal Health Diagnostic Testing, Calibration Sample Preparation, Wet Chemistry, etc.)
• Good Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Balance Multiple Tasks and Prioritize Accordingly
• Good Time-Management Skills
• Technical Competence/Curiosity
• Technical Documentation
• Data Analysis

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match for the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you will help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

Ability And Physical Requirements

• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment with use of a computer mouse and keyboard for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as safety glasses, face shield, nitrile gloves, and laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with team members, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 25 lbs.
• The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory where there is exposure to chemicals and occasional exposure to dust and noise. The use of protective safety equipment is required.

Mental and Visual Demands

Close mental and visual attention required for controlling machines or processes at a rapid pace requiring close coordination and fine adjustment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Constantly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; talks or hears; and performs repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists. Regularly sits, stands, walks, and reaches with arms and/or hands. Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, and/or climbs. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

An associate degree in a science field and at least 1 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient computer skills, preferably using Microsoft Word and Excel.