Gluten Lab Technician

Job Title: Gluten Lab Contractor
Job Location: Golden Valley, MN
Duration: 12 Months
Shift: Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Pay Rate: $35.00/Hr

This position is responsible for testing, analyzing, and reporting accurate and timely results in the Gluten Lab. This fast-paced, high-volume commercial lab uses wet chemistry and high-tech instrumentation to test food samples ranging from ingredients to finished products. Results will be used, by our customers, to support claims and monitor regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilties:

• Organize workload and prioritize samples to maximize output and meet deadlines.
• Execution of all laboratory methods, as written.
• Deliver results by due date by completing the analysis of data interpretation, manual calculation or peer review of results prior to approval, and final report writing, as needed.
• Meet department Quality expectations including:
• • Complying with Medallion and 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 GMI and Medallion 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.
• Other responsibilities as required by the business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in microbiology, food science, biology, chemistry, or related field (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 extensive 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.
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited lab

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with LabWare LIMS