We are searching for our next Lab Technician in Le Sueur, MN! The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting production by analyzing a variety of samples using different test methods; performing microbiological and/or physical tests on raw material, in-process products and finished products.  

Text key word “Agropur” to 608-564-5884 to apply!

How Agropur invests in YOU:  

• Starting pay of $21.23/hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

What this role is about:

• Perform chemistry and/or physical sample preparation and testing.

• Responsible for equipment operation, calibration, cleaning and minor maintenance.

• Analyze and report laboratory data, verifying interpretation with more senior Technicians or leadership.

• Accurately enter all required data into log books, spreadsheets and the reporting system as appropriate.

• Follow work instructions set forth by Test Procedures (TPs), Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate’s Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and data recording.

• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.

• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.

Where you’ll be working: 

Le Sueur, MN

• Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following facilities: Le Sueur Cheese, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center and the Le Sueur Business Office. Our cheese facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, asiago, fontina, parmesan and romano. Our ingredients facility runs various whey streams, including; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80) and both pharma and food-grade lactose.

• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com 

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR. Apply today.