On-Call Sensory Lab Support (Finance)
On-Call Sensory Lab Support
On-Call Sensory Lab Support provide support to the Sensory Lab, CPI (Consumer Product Intelligence) team, and Taste Panels. Organizes and executes routine laboratory activities.
SALARY: $18.00 - $22.00 an hour, in most cases, candidates offered employment expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
**Ideal days and hours for this role, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am - 4 pm with flexibility.
Test Execution: Applies technical skills and good hygiene/food handling practices to properly serve panels/trainings/tastings following appropriate laboratory protocols. Ensure that tests/trainings/tastings run smoothly, actively trouble-shooting issues as they arise with samples, computers, panelists, etc. Ensure that records are maintained. Run the test serving software. Load samples into cooler/benchtop.; measure, record and maintain appropriate serving temperatures.
Data Handling: data entry, documenting any issues and learnings during test, strengthen team bonds.
Test/Sample Preparation: Applies technical skills to ensure that proper laboratory protocols and procedures are followed and recorded during the preparation of materials for all tests, trainings, and tastings. Set up rooms and equipment for tests, tastings, and trainings. Prepares samples, references, and carriers as needed. Other bundling, labeling, cleaning, and sanitizing as needed.
Lab Maintenance: Follows lab protocols to ensure that proper lab maintenance is completed and documented properly. Follows proper food handling and hygiene procedures to ensure that equipment and facilities are cleaned and maintained according to protocols. Clean storage spaces as scheduled, including the walk-in cooler, refrigerators, and pantry areas. Clean and sanitize lab surfaces. Load and unload dishwashers.
Other General Lab Assistance: Participates in laboratory activities to meet project and/or team objectives. Demonstrates an awareness and consideration of the opinions and feelings of others. Maintains cooperative/collaborative working relationships with team members and panelists. Receives and acts on feedback in a constructive manner.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / QUALFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- Candidates must demonstrate a general understanding of laboratory procedures in the area of primary responsibilities.
- Apply technical skills to achieve routine tasks within projects. This job requires bending, lifting (up to 50#), and being on your feet most of the day.
- Ideal person will be detail oriented, comfortable with people and collaborative
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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