Chemistry Lab Technician

Chemistry Lab Technician

Job Description

This technician-level role in the chemistry labs involves performing routine tests on dairy and food-related products, maintaining laboratory documentation, and ensuring lab efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests on dairy and food-related products, including acid hydrolysis for fat content testing, protein, fat, and solids extractions, distillations, and testing.
• Conduct chloride analysis for salt and Babcock extraction for percentage fat.
• Prepare samples for protein, ash, and solids; conduct Kjeldahl assays for sugar, fat, protein, solids, and moisture.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and sample registration in Excel and a LIMS system.
• Ensure the lab is clean and stocked, order supplies, and sterilize and wash glassware.
• Safely use and store lab equipment and chemicals.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate around deadlines and testing completion.
• Adhere to GMP, GLP, USDA, and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in chemistry and wet chemistry techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in analytical chemistry, titration, and HPLC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

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