Lab Technician

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Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Henderson, CO, West United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Join Land O'Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We're a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another-not Wall Street. We're proud to rank a Top Workplace. We offer:

Competitive compensation and rewards
Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family
Powerful savings programs
Training and career progression

Lab Technician

Location city, state: Henderson, CO

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30 pm with occasional weekend, holiday coverage, and periodic overtime possible.

Salary: $40,560 - $60,840 ($19.50 - $29.25/hour)

This role is part of our Land O'Lakes, Inc., Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

The Intermediate Lab Technician will be responsible to work with Operations to ensure a safe wholesome finished product, which meets our customer's specifications. This is accomplished by conforming to all standards within the LOL Quality Management Systems (LQMS).Work with QA Manager and staff to foster and develop programs to assist all employees in the completion of their duties, especially regarding Quality. Works Plant wide to ensure that product integrity, from a microbiological and analytical standpoint, is protected.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

High School Diploma or GED

6+ months experience of progressive quality assurance or lab experience in a manufacturing environment

Effective written and oral communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to learn PC programs.

Follow all Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.

Proficient communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to teach, coach, and deliver results.

Able to multi-task in fast paced environment with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

2+ years' experience of progressive quality assurance or lab experience in a manufacturing environment

Associate's degree in science relate field

Strong organizational and time management abilities to efficiently handle daily tasks alongside additional projects or assignments.

Ability to work alone as well as with a team.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Utilize laboratory supplies/items relating to plant sanitation/safety.

Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail

Analytical problem solving/root cause analysis skills.

As a full time employee, you will receive a wide range of benefits for you and your dependents:

3 medical plan choices including HSA plan options
Vision & dental plan
Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, caregiver leave and emergency leave
401(k) plan with company match and additional automatic contribution regardless of participation
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program focused on Physical, Financial and Emotional Health with opportunity for cash incentives

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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Job Post Date: 09/26/25