Lab Technician

What Agropur offers

At Agropur, we don't just offer a job, we offer a place where you can build something steady, grow your skills, and feel supported along the way.

Here's what that looks like:

• Two pay increases within your first year

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match

• Paid Time Off starting Day 1

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Discounts

• Bonus Program

• Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

• Wellness resources for your physical, financial & emotional health

• Internal advancement opportunities

• Leadership development & mentorship programs

• Opportunities to give back to local communities

• Commitment to sustainability & high-quality products that nourish people worldwide

The role

Our team in Le Sueur, MN is looking for their newest Laboratory Technician I. This position is responsible for supporting production and quality control by performing a variety of microbiological, chemical, and physical tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished products. The role ensures that products meet internal and external standards for food safety and quality, while also maintaining accurate records of testing data and ensuring that laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished products according to standard operating procedures.

• Ensure sample receipt, distribution and analysis is completed as required. Communicate product needs when appropriate.

• Operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure that it meets all quality control standards.

• Accurately document testing results in log books, spreadsheets, and laboratory management software.

• Support the implementation of GMPs, GLPs, HACCP/FSP, and other regulatory requirements related to quality and food safety.

• Assist with root cause analysis for non-conformances and participate in the corrective and preventive actions process.

• Conduct daily pre-operational evaluations of processing areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Work closely with the production team to resolve quality issues and ensure product consistency.

• Participate in internal audits and ensure non-conformance solutions are executed.

• Troubleshoot issues with laboratory equipment and work with supervisors to address operational concerns.

• Provide support for customer and third-party audits by ensuring documentation and testing results are up to date.

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.

• Safety Protocol

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Profile sought

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Preferred: Either an Associate's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field or.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; on the job training provided.

• Preferred: Experience within Quality Assurance or successful completion of internship experience within a laboratory setting.

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience to be considered.

Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and data recording.

• Ability to read and understand SOPs, GLP, GMP, GLPS, HACCP, and related documentation.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.

• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.