About this opportunity
One Degree Agriculture lists this Lab Manager - Ethanol opportunity in wahpeton, North Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our client is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee quality systems supporting their ethanol production operation. This position leads lab activities, ensures product quality, supports regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement across the operation.
Responsibilities
Lead the lab quality program by establishing and maintaining effective testing practices aligned with accepted laboratory standards and industry expectations
Oversee laboratory inventory, replenish testing materials and process chemicals as needed, and negotiate purchasing terms when appropriate to improve cost efficiency
Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate analytical laboratory instrumentation used for routine product and process testing
Collect production samples, evaluate quality results, identify operational concerns, and recommend process improvements using laboratory data
Direct laboratory personnel through hiring support, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and ongoing employee development
Maintain laboratory procedures, ensure current operating instructions remain accurate, and verify employees are trained on updated processes
Monitor production quality trends, maintain required testing records, and lead projects that improve operating efficiency while reducing manufacturing costs
Manage laboratory safety, compliance, and regulatory reporting activities while ensuring applicable governmental requirements are consistently satisfied
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a comparable scientific or technical discipline
Three to five years of laboratory quality experience within a dry-mill ethanol facility or a closely related processing environment
Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and maintaining effective laboratory quality systems
Thorough understanding of fermentation and distillation processes associated with ethanol manufacturing
Background supporting environmental testing programs and required regulatory reporting activities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, standard office equipment, and possession of a valid driver's license
Strong communication, analytical thinking, mathematical aptitude, negotiation, conflict resolution, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Proven leadership ability with a customer-focused approach, high ethical standards, and success building productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders
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Worksite address
wahpeton, ND, 58075, US
Who can apply
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