What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Analyst position at Joulé?
Job Title: Labs Analyst
Location: Golden Valley, MN
Hours/Schedule: M-F 7am-3pm
Type: Contract
Overview
This position is responsible for testing, analyzing, and reporting accurate and timely results in both the Miscellaneous Wet Chemistry and Sample Coordinating, Intake and Processing lab. These fast-paced, high-volume commercial labs use wet chemistry, high-tech instrumentation and food processing techniques to test food samples ranging from ingredients to finished products.
Responsibilities
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
Ref: #558-Scientific
Location: Golden Valley, MN
Hours/Schedule: M-F 7am-3pm
Type: Contract
Overview
This position is responsible for testing, analyzing, and reporting accurate and timely results in both the Miscellaneous Wet Chemistry and Sample Coordinating, Intake and Processing lab. These fast-paced, high-volume commercial labs use wet chemistry, high-tech instrumentation and food processing techniques to test food samples ranging from ingredients to finished products.
Responsibilities
- Organize workload and prioritize samples to maximize output and meet deadlines.
- Execution of laboratory methods as written.
- Deliver results by due date by completing the analysis of chromatography, data interpretation, titration methods, ELISA kits, manual calculation or peer review of results prior to approval and final report writing.
- Follow preparation techniques for the processing of samples for lab testing, including the use of grinding mills and other comminution techniques (i.e. Blenders, Magic Bullet, Grinders, Liquid Nitrogen).
- Ensure accurate labeling of sample cups with assigned unique identifiers.
- Record sample preparation techniques and delivery details into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software.
- Meet department Quality expectations including:
- Complying with ISO 17025 quality requirements
- Identifying and addressing quality control issues
- Completing quality investigations in a thorough and timely manner
- Performing routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and other maintenance required by the Reliability Program
- Maintain a work environment that complies with safety rules.
- Cross-functional support across Medallion, as business needs dictate.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, independent decision making, high attention to detail, and service mindset are essential.
- Skillfully handle multiple tasks, project, and priorities with minimal guidance or direction.
- Assist in projects and studies to support General Mills business units, as needed.
- Support the evaluation of new test methods, as needed.
- Develop and maintain lab procedures.
- Actively participate in customer and accreditation audits.
- Participate in continuous improvement of laboratory and team operations.
- Implement training of lab personnel through effective cross-training plans.
- Associate's Degree in microbiology, food science, biology, chemistry, or related field required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- 1-3 years’ experience in food testing
- Significant attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to be flexible depending on workload.
- Proficient in basic laboratory skills: accurate weighing, pipetting, quantitative transfer of solutions and samples, ability to work with care around hazardous compounds, preparation of solutions, calculation of results, and evaluation of the quality of results.
- Proficient in the operation of common lab equipment as well as experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of lab equipment.
- Confidence in troubleshooting and approaching issues with a solution mindset.
- Must have computer application knowledge and be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or possess the ability to learn the listed applications.
- Demonstrated flexibility and agility in work environment.
- Track record as a strong team player.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new applications.
- Available to flex work schedule when business need dictates to accommodate longer shift hours or weekend work.
- Strong technical background.
- High individual energy with very strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage in Productive Discourse.
- Strong engaging leader with good decision making.
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
Ref: #558-Scientific