qaqc technician i

Who we are and what we value:

Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.

We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.

Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships

What we are looking for:

The QAQC Technician I performs routine analytical testing, supports facility-wide quality programs, and assists with daily laboratory operations. This role conducts chemical analyses on incoming and outgoing materials, documents results accurately, and provides research support as directed. The technician contributes to facility audits, equipment maintenance, external laboratory coordination, and continuous improvement efforts—while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment. 

Requirements

  What you will do:       

- Perform   routine analytical testing and provide testing support to plant and office   personnel

- Maintain   complete and accurate documentation/records of all analytical tests

- Prepare   and report plant QC metrics, including weekly PLI and PPI data

- Maintain   and update cross-check samples for all facilities on a monthly basis

- Provide   QAQC support to assigned production facilities

- Assist   with preparation for internal and external food safety audits

- Perform   regular facility and production process audits

- Perform   scheduled maintenance on laboratory equipment

- Coordinate   laboratory sample waste disposal 

- Maintain   inventory of necessary lab supplies and consumables

- Use   proper research methodologies to plan and execute research activities under   lab direction

- Coordinate   with external laboratories for analyses beyond internal capabilities

- Compile   and analyze quality data; generate reports for internal teams and customers

- Train   Operations personnel on QAQC equipment and procedures

- Communicate   effectively with plant, Operations, Sales, and office personnel as needed

- Follow   proper safety procedures for handling chemicals and hazardous substances

- Maintain   a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment

- Serve   as a primary contact for laboratory testing and analytical results

- Demonstrate   company values in all daily interactions

- Perform   all other duties as assigned

 What you will need:       

- Bachelor   of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field

- At   least 1 years related analytical laboratory experience, related research   experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is   preferred

- Experience   using standard lab instruments (analytical balances, pH meter, centrifuge,   moisture balance, oven, etc.)

- Experience   with common lab procedures (titrations, extractions, solid-phase extractions,   dilutions, etc.)

- Be   proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

- Experience   working with chemicals and understanding their structure, reactivity, and   safe handling

- Experience   in fats, oils, proteins, or pesticide analysis is preferred

- Strong   analytical, statistical, and troubleshooting skills are required