Laboratory Technician

This is a high through-put laboratory that will allow you to expand your skills in an industry environment. Key Aspects Agricultural industry Ankeny, IA Receiving and Analyzing Samples Employment Details Temporary/Contract position Full-time hours 1st shift Monday-Friday 4-month project with possibility of extension Educational Requirements Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field At least three years of related industry experience Directly applicable experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements Salary: $23 - $23.7 per hour Shift: First Work hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM Education: Bachelors Responsibilities In this Grain Quality Analyst role you will receive, identify, and prepare samples – ensuring incoming samples are labeled correctly, appropriate analytics have been requested. You will prep and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions. This is a high throughput lab environment. You must obtain and ensure analytical data integrity and able to function in multi-discipline team, delivering laboratory results in an efficient manner. Desired hands-on experience with: total combustion analysis, elemental analysis, calorimetry, Gas Chromatography (GC), NIR Spectroscopy, NMR, total oil analysis, colorimetry, falling number, farinograph, mixograph, bench-top wet chemical analyses, and LIMS Essential Functions working in a smoke free environment Skills Laboratory/Sciences Sample Preparation Sample Analysis Wet Chemistry Analytical Chemistry LIMS Microsoft Office ISO Qualifications Years of experience: 2 years Experience level: Experienced Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Experience Experienced 2 years Education Bachelors (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr