Laboratory Technician

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, professional and safe working environment in the lab at all times. Team members in this position run multiple tests in accordance to the Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), ensure tests are completed in a timely manner and complete tests in a frequency that is established by the Quality Manager. If any testing results are out of range, it is the responsibility of the Laboratory Technician to report this information to the Quality Manager. This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding company policy, procedures and values. This is an on-site role located in Iowa Falls, IA.

• Maintain a clean, professional and safe working environment in the laboratory.
• Perform quality control tests on product streams.
• Coordinate test results with operators to ensure optimum quality and efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and provide supply orders to the Quality Manager.
• Perform tests in accordance with approved POET SOP's and according to the frequency established by the Quality Manager and/or Operations.
• Ensure all data is entered in a timely manner.
• Ensure all Quality Control Standards, duplicates and cross-validations are completed as established by POET Biorefining standard operating procedure.
• Perform NIR IT (PQ) testing on a weekly basis and report any test failures to the Quality Manager.
• Notify the Quality Manager when any quality control standards are not within specified limits.
• Work with operations on special testing requests.
• Must be able to meet call-in requirements as well as work extended hours as necessary.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Laboratory Technician I: Basic troubleshooting skills and prior analytical experience required.
• Laboratory Technician II: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or related science required. May consider POET Laboratory Technician I experience with documented successful performance.
• Prior experience with environmental testing and knowledge of cGMP, PI, QC and PQ reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

A Successful Candidate Will Have

• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Communicate effectively in writing and in person
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Excellent organizational, time management and communications
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment