Laboratory Technician

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Location: Department 475 
Shift: Daytime
Experience: Less than 1 year
Pay Range: $17.84 to $24.96 

Actual pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency for the role, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, Kwik Trip gives 40% of pre-tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8-12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage depending on company profitability and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

FOOD PROTECTION

Full Time Laboratory Technician 1- La Crosse, WI:  Kwik Trip’s Food Protection Department is looking for a self-motivated Laboratory Technician.

Job Description:

This individual will be responsible for ensuring that all sample preparation and sampling is completed in a timely manner in order to maintain laboratory productivity and efficiency.  In addition, their role is to help maintain a sterile laboratory environment.

Regular tasks include:

• Collect necessary plant environmental samples
• Properly handle and precisely measure laboratory samples using aseptic technique
• Perform aseptic sample analysis according to applicable ISO 17025 guidelines and following appropriate laboratory procedures and approved testing methods
• Prepare appropriate laboratory media and solutions
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness while documenting laboratory maintenance and cleaning activities
• Complete necessary laboratory documentation
• Complete routine equipment maintenance and laboratory quality checks

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related field
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Proficient at aseptic technique
• Read and understand English, verbalize English and perform procedures as written
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot quickly
• Effective multi-tasking ability
• Laboratory sciences or food safety experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the ability to stand on feet for the majority of the work day and the ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4p with rotating weekends and holidays 

Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 1st

Kwik Trip, Inc. OVERVIEW:

For over 60 years, Kwik Trip, Inc. has operated friendly, clean, trusted, family-owned, local convenience stores in communities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota and Illinois. With a commitment to generosity, Kwik Trip, Inc. is dedicated to treating coworkers and guests like family. We continue to look for ways to improve our guest shopping experience and product offerings, as well as to ensure we provide a safe and fun work environment for our coworkers. We offer competitive wage and benefits and continue to invest in our family of coworkers and provide them with career advancement and growth opportunities.

Kwik Trip, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Function: QA - Quality Control; Entry Level; Research