Lab Operations Technician

Company: Joul--
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Lab Operations Technician

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Location: Golden Valley, MN
Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6AM - 2PM
Type: Contract

Overview
The Lab Operations Technician role will serve the Pet platform, and other various platforms, specifically in the raw and cooked meat rooms (air-conditioned), and will perform setup, operations, and disassembly related to the Pet platform.

Responsibilities Safely operates equipment, understands food safety requirements, and ability to perform risk assessments
Basic analytical tests; basic troubleshooting; skill building on basic unit operations
Agile, ability to flex across teams within a platform as work needs shift
Equipment sanitation & basic equipment set up activities
Basic technical skills: product, process and/or packaging
Ability to consistently & repeatedly lift, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.
This position is considered a flex position in that the employee would provide support to not just the Pet platform but can learn various operations for different business to build breadth of capabilities for future development.
Mixing and grinding equipment
Setup will entail following COHE procedure and using hand tools and instructions to assemble the equipment
Analytical tests include operator quality checks, moisture content tests using NIR, temperature readings using a thermometer


Requirements High School Degree Required
3-5 years of directly relatable experience and / or 2-Year Degree Preferred
Steel Toe Boots/Shoes required
Ability to lift, manipulate, transport up to 55 lbs.
Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)
Strong communication skills with peers and with customers
Basic understanding of food safety and human safety
Ability to work in hot/warm/cool conditions within the plant
Ability to consistently & repeatedly lift, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.

**This position involves potential exposure to common allergens including but not limited to milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.**


Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.


Ref: #550-Joule Headquarters

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