Laboratory Technician

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions, vaccines and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $820 million, and are supported by over 1500 employees worldwide.

 

Phibro’s Ethanol Performance (EPG) business helps to optimize customers’ plant operations through the highest quality products. 

 

The Laboratory Technician is an integral part of our Laboratory Services team based out of our US - St. Paul, MN site.

 

Position Details

The Laboratory Technician is an integral part of our Phibro Ethanol Diagnostic Lab team based in St. Paul, Minnesota and will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the lab. The Lab Technician will be responsible for performing the general lab maintenance, cleaning, instrument calibration and metrology, and testing in the laboratory while ensuring compliance to departmental policies and procedures applicable to the lab. The Technician will facilitate timely completion of lab projects and testing by effectively managing resources, providing feedback, and communication with the other lab technicians, scientists, and the Director of Laboratory Services. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and record experiment samples, perform sample assays, perform data analysis and reporting, and maintain supply stocks
• Receive, log, and process samples and kits for technical customer service
• Perform protocols for analysis of enzymes and physical properties of enzyme support samples
• Prepare media; Set up, operate, clean and maintain fermentation equipment at the bench and pilot plant scale
• Accurately and precisely prepare and analyze samples in complex matrices for HPLC.
• Equipment and glassware cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of laboratory equipment; routine operation of an autoclave
• Medium preparation, filtration and/or in situ sterilization
• Operation of bench fermentation and/or shake flask and supporting equipment systems
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Execution of experiment and sampling protocols (SOPs); provide feedback and improve experiment and sampling protocols while using
• Perform basic fermentation assays, including sugar measurements, micropipetting, dilutions, cell counts, sample preparation for GC, LC, accurate volumetric and gravimetric measurements.
• Stock lab supplies and order as necessary to ensure adequate supplies.
• Write, improve, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Flexible work hours and travel (~10% time annually) are required for this position.

Key Competencies

AccountableAccepting DirectionAttendance and PunctualityAttentive ListeningCollaborativeCommunicating EffectivelyCritical ThinkingDelivering High Quality WorkDemonstrating InitiativeDetailed OrientedDisplaying Technical ExpertiseFollowing Policies and ProceduresInteracting with People at Different LevelsManaging TimePrioritizing and Organizing WorkProblem SolvingWorking Safely

Skills

High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.Excellent Written and Verbal Communication SkillsProven ability to work effectively in a team environment.Strong computer skills and project management experience.Advanced analytical skills to confidently provide recommendations based on report analysis.Problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional levels.Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis skills.

Education & Experience