Lab Technician (Professional)
Company: Revive Staffing Solutions Inc
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
This position is responsible for performing laboratory
experiments to assist with animal feed ingredient evaluations to
support innovation pipeline for commercial livestock, poultry, and
aquaculture food. The person in this position will work in the
laboratory and with pilot-scale ingredient processing to assess
handling and manufacturing properties of enzyme treated complete
feeds. The person also will be responsible for execution of
experiments assessing the potential digestion and value of enzyme
strains for use in animal foods, and will assist in development of
new assays and standards.
The person in this position will be responsible for executing
benchtop laboratory assays and have a working knowledge of
laboratory techniques, including pipetting, use of an analytical
balance, and following detailed analytical protocols. The position
may perform independent investigations to solve problems. The
person will support projects in Animal Nutrition and contribute to
overall project goals.
Detailed Responsibilities:
--- Execute experiments to assess enzyme quality in various feed
blends and concentrates
--- Set up and maintain laboratory equipment required for animal
nutrition assays
--- Assist with laboratory investigations that simulate digestive
processes of animals
--- Coordinate data collection from internal research
investigations
--- Execute research protocols to meet objectives
--- Be organized and meticulous with laboratory data and
processes
Required Education and Experience:
--- B.S. in relevant area (e.g. animal nutrition, biology,
chemistry, biochemistry, or microbiology)
--- Candidates with associate degree may be considered based upon
relevant experience
--- Hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting
--- Demonstrated ability to execute and interpret laboratory
experiments
--- Willingness to work with biological materials
--- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
--- Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication
with technical and non-technical audiences
Desired Experience:
--- Working knowledge of livestock food ingredients and material
science and food chemistry
Keywords: Revive Staffing Solutions Inc, Decatur , Lab Technician (Professional), Professions , Decatur, Illinois
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