About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

The Laboratory Technician will perform routine analytical and laboratory testing to support food/feed safety, quality, and operations. This is an entry-level role that will receive intermediate supervision for some tasks.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM CST.
• Perform routine quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Check and monitor analytical instrumentation performance; run calibration checks and preventive maintenance.
• Document and communicate test results by entering data into databases and notifying internal stakeholders as required.
• Maintain and update customer specification records and basic instrument logs.
• Support compliance programs by following procedures and monitoring adherence to applicable regulations and protocols.
• Handle clerical or administrative tasks related to testing and escalate complex issues to senior staff.

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Qualifications

• Entry-level position — a Bachelor’s degree is not required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Comfortable working with analytical instrumentation; ability to perform basic calibration and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Good communication skills for reporting results and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to follow established protocols for food/feed safety and quality assurance.

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Location & Compensation

• Location: Elk River, MN (on-site).
• Estimated compensation: $58,911 per year (estimated).

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About the Employer

Confidential Client operates within the Scientific & QA industry and is committed to maintaining safe, compliant, and high-quality production and laboratory practices.

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Other Details

• Employment type: Full-time.
• This role supports development and maintenance of a strong food/feed safety and regulatory culture through collaboration across functions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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