PART-TIME LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, BARLEY & MALT QUALITY

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $20.00/Hour 

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Technician to support our global breeding teams in advancing barley variety improvement for our malting and brewing customers. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to contribute to innovative agricultural research. The position can have flexible scheduling for 20–26 hours per week. Preferred schedule includes availability Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform malting and analytical testing on breeding trials from global breeding programs and industry evaluation trials, ensuring accurate and timely results. 

• Identify outliers and trends in laboratory data, facilitate root cause analysis, and ensure the integrity and reliability of reported results. 

• Implement and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning protocols to ensure a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment. 

• Review, update, and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other management documents to support laboratory operations. 

• Prepare samples and perform routine analyses, ensuring sample integrity throughout all processes. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, some college preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Familiar with wet chemistry laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment preferred. 

• Familiarity with laboratory scales and pipetting techniques.

• Proficient in data entry with experience in using Excel for data entry. Experience with SQL, PowerBI, Python, DataBricks and R is a plus.

• Malting and brewing knowledge is a plus.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.