Title:  Processing Technician

Job Purpose and Impact

The Processing Technician will prepare a variety of animal feed and animal by-product samples for laboratory analysis. In this role you will also perform high volume analytical testing that is of low complexity. The Тechnician will assist and work with senior analysts and peers to enable high volumes of analyses to be safely and effectively performed daily.  The position will interact with feed samples, inventory and data systems, MS Office software, and a limited assortment of analytical hardware such as weighing apparatuses, grinders, and moisture ovens.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform high volume of routine laboratory tasks and assist in the development of data including but not limited to weighing samples, grinding samples, labeling, solution preparation, filtration, moisture analyses and other proximate analyses under minimal supervision.
• Perform general laboratory functions including documenting procedures, safe storage of materials, use and disposal of chemicals and regulatory and safety compliance as part of maintaining the laboratory.
• Maintain inventory and availability records.
• Assist in the coordination of analytical process completion.
• Maintain and use inventory, data, and computer systems database..
• Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Intermediate PC and MS Office experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in laboratory-related field

Position Information

• The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• Location: Elk River, MN
• The expected salary for this position is $45,000 - $48,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first.  As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.