Website Pride Global
Pride Global
Company : Pride Global
The Science Team at Pride Health is currently supporting a client in the food industry that is looking to hire a Laboratory Technician in Iowa Falls, IA.
Position Summary:
The Laboratory Technician performs routine analytical and laboratory testing to support food safety, quality, and operational teams. This role is responsible for conducting product testing, monitoring laboratory instrumentation, documenting results, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Additional Details:
Pay range: $14 – $15/hour on W2 as per your experience
Contract Length: 12 Months with the possibility of extension
Shifts: 8–10 hours per day, 4–5 days per week (some weekends) – Start time 7:00 or 8:00 AM.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative inspections and analyses independently.
- Monitor laboratory instrumentation performance and verify testing accuracy.
- Perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on laboratory equipment.
- Accurately document and communicate test results in laboratory databases and reporting systems.
- Maintain customer specifications, testing records, and laboratory documentation.
- Support food safety, quality, and regulatory programs by ensuring adherence to established procedures and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote and strengthen food safety, quality, and regulatory culture.
- Assist with more complex laboratory trials, studies, and experiments under supervision.
- Handle routine clerical, administrative, technical, and customer support tasks.
- Escalate non-routine issues, deviations, or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Follow all laboratory safety procedures, quality standards, and operating guidelines.
Required Skills
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Basic report writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with general supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with data entry and computer-based laboratory systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous laboratory, quality assurance, food manufacturing, microbiology, chemistry, or related experience.
- Experience with laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance activities.
- Familiarity with food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Working Conditions
- Laboratory and manufacturing environment.
- May require standing for extended periods.
- May involve handling laboratory samples, chemicals, and testing equipment.
- Must follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Pride Health offers eligible employees’ comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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About Us
Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.
We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.
We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates – including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now – are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.