Food laboratory

We are seeking a Gluten Lab Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in food testing, wet chemistry, and analytical instrumentation, with a proven ability to deliver accurate, timely test results that support customer claims and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Organize workload and prioritize samples to meet deadlines in a high-volume lab.
• Execute laboratory methods as written and complete data interpretation, calculations, peer review, and report writing.
• Comply with ISO 17025 and Medallion quality requirements and address quality control issues.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and tasks required by the Reliability Program.
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with GMI and Medallion safety rules.
• Provide cross-functional support across Medallion as business needs dictate and assist in projects for General Mills business units.
• Support evaluation of new test methods and develop and maintain laboratory procedures.
• Participate in customer and accreditation audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement training and cross-training plans for lab personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in microbiology, food science, biology, chemistry, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in food testing within a commercial laboratory.
• Proficiency in basic laboratory skills, including accurate weighing, pipetting, quantitative transfers, solution prep, calculations, and result quality evaluation.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining common lab equipment.
• Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, or ability to learn quickly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Availability to flex schedule for longer shift hours or weekend work as business needs dictate.
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited lab.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LabWare LIMS.

Schedule

• Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Start date is flexible.

Additional Considerations

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship is available.
• No domestic relocation support. No international relocation or international remote arrangements.

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