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Laboratory Technician Category: Life Science Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-378039 Lab Technician needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client located in Elk River, MN. This position is for a major agricultural distributor and is looking for someone with a relevant laboratory experience. Schedule: Mon - Fri, 7 am to 3:30 pm Central. (Sometimes Saturday - half day). Responsibilities The Laboratory Technician will complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and operational teams. We are looking for a hardworking person who will perform routine analysis of product testing, being responsible for checking and monitoring instrumentation performance and conducting tests for which we are going to provide intermediate supervision. In this role, you will document results into databases and/or communication test results. Help develop food/feed safety, quality and regulatory culture collaborating cross-functionally to build, maintain and improve an effective food safety, quality, and regulatory culture. Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance tasks, and simple repair to analytical instrumentation, maintaining customer specifications books up to date. Interpret and document results of tests into active databases and communicate results to internal customers as required. Ensure compliance programs for all individual testing, which includes monitoring adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance. Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process, and final products independently, supporting more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision. Handle clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals). Write routine reports and correspondence. Qualifications This position requires occasionally Saturdays (apx 1 per month, half day only). N95 masks are used for certain tasks and a clean shave is required. We work with many different animal feed and raw material samples in the lab, so various allergens present. Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now! Contract: 4-month contract with possibility of extension and/or conversion. Pay rate: $18 - $20 per hour, W2. Recruiter: Ery Baniqued, ery.baniqued@yoh.com What's In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 401K Retirement Saving Plan Life & Disability Insurance Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll Employee Discount Programs Referral Bonus Programs Yoh makes finding and applying for jobs simple. Partner with Yoh to find the right opportunities across multiple industries in the US and UK. Find out more here! Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportu ity Employer, M/F/D/V.