What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Feed Energy?
Description
Who we are and what we value:
Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.
We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.
Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships
Requirements
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role in supporting our lab and plant operations by ensuring accurate testing, reliable data, and strong quality standards. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and critical to how we operate day-to-day.
Who we are and what we value:
Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.
We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.
Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships
Requirements
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role in supporting our lab and plant operations by ensuring accurate testing, reliable data, and strong quality standards. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and critical to how we operate day-to-day.
- Perform analytical testing independently for routine analyses and support more advanced methods with guidance
- Operate and maintain lab equipment including UV, NIR, GC, HPLC, balances, and other standard instruments
- Conduct facility and process audits, document findings, and help drive follow-up actions
- Participate in cross-site testing and report results to senior QC team members
- Support food safety and quality audits by ensuring documentation and processes are audit-ready
- Train operators and QC staff on basic QA/QC equipment and testing methods
- Prepare, review, and validate routine QC data to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Coordinate routine maintenance of lab equipment and escalate issues when needed
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation for all analytical results
- Support external lab submissions and track results
- Compile and deliver analytical reports clearly and professionally
- Assist with lab inventory to ensure supplies are always available
- Support research activities and continuous improvement efforts under senior QC guidance
- Act as a technical resource for operations, partnering closely with plant teams
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment
- Model strong safety practices and reinforce company values in daily work
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
- 1–3 years of lab or research experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred
- Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment (balances, pH meters, centrifuges, ovens, etc.)
- Experience with lab techniques such as titration, extraction, dilution, and sample prep
- Familiarity with UV, NIR, GC, HPLC, or similar instrumentation preferred
- Working knowledge of chemical properties, handling, and safety practices
- Experience with fats, oils, or pesticide analysis is a plus
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and basic statistical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
- Generous 401k match (up to 6%)
- Continuing education
- Wellness reimbursement up to $300 a year
- 8 Paid Holidays
Salary : $300