Sensory Lab Tech - Part Time (25-29 hours/week) - Land O'Lakes Inc.

Job Summary

We are looking for a part-time CPI Lab Technician. This role will be responsible for providing support to the Sensory Lab, Consumer Product Intelligence Team, and Taste Panels and will be responsible for organizing and executing routine lab/testing activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Program and create materials for tests, trainings, and tastings as directed to ensure appropriate data collection. Apply communication and project management skills to coordinate with teammates and cross-functional partners to ensure protocols are followed as directed.
  
• Manage the ordering, shopping, inventory processes as directed to ensure proper support for CPI needs.
  
• Apply technical skills as directed to follow proper laboratory and test protocols and procedures are followed and recorded during the preparation of materials for tests, trainings, & tastings.
  
• Follow lab protocols to ensure that proper lab maintenance is completed and documented properly as directed. Follow good food handling and hygiene procedures to ensure that equipment and facilities are properly cleaned and maintained as directed
  
• Participate in planning and executing laboratory and team activities to meet project and team goals. Demonstrates an awareness and consideration for the opinions and feelings of others. Maintain a collaborative/cooperative working relationship with coworkers. Receive and act on feedback in a constructive manner.
  

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
  
• Microsoft office experience required
  
• Previous experience preparing/serving food and/or lab samples strongly preferred
  
• Familiarity with ordering perishable food products strongly preferred
  
• Some previous culinary or sensory experience strongly preferred
  

This role is a part-time role working approximately 25-29 hours per week with expectations of working onsite in our Arden Hills office

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

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Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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