Laboratory Technician
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Location: Department 475
Shift: Daytime
Experience: Less than 1 year
Minimum Starting Pay: $19.50
FOOD SAFETY
Full Time Laboratory Technician 1- La Crosse, WI: Kwik Trip’s Food Safety Department is looking for a self-motivated Laboratory Technician.
Job Description:
This individual will be responsible for ensuring that all sample preparation and sampling is completed in a timely manner in order to maintain laboratory productivity and efficiency. In addition, their role is to help maintain a sterile laboratory environment.
Regular tasks include:
- Collect necessary plant environmental samples
- Properly handle and precisely measure laboratory samples using aseptic technique
- Perform aseptic sample analysis according to applicable ISO 17025 guidelines and following appropriate laboratory procedures and approved testing methods
- Prepare appropriate laboratory media and solutions
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness while documenting laboratory maintenance and cleaning activities
- Complete necessary laboratory documentation
- Complete routine equipment maintenance and laboratory quality checks
Qualifications:
- Associates degree in related field
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Proficient at aseptic technique
- Read and understand English, verbalize English and perform procedures as written
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot quickly
- Effective multi-tasking ability
- Laboratory sciences or food safety experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the ability to stand on feet for the majority of the work day and the ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am - 4pm with rotating holidays and weekends