Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician

Reports To: Laboratory Manager

Location: Constantine, Michigan

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salaried overtime eligible

Date/Time of Notice: 9/30/25 1:18 PM

About Dairy Distillery Alliance

Dairy Distillery Alliance is a new organization that is taking milk permeate, a byproduct of

the dairy processing industry, and converting it to low carbon intensity ethanol that can be

used in gasoline or converted into Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The plant in Constantine, MI

is across the street from the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) where the milk

permeate is made. The permeate is piped to the distillery where it is fermented with yeast

and then purified in distillation. The waste stream from the distillation is combined with

MMPA's wastewater and treated in a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system. The

WWT system produces biogas to fuel the boilers with the treated effluent from the plant

being sent to the local river.

Purpose

We are looking for bright, motivated people to help in the success of this first of its kind

green energy production facility. The laboratory technician position reports to the

laboratory manager and is expected to execute all operations functions in the lab. The

plant is highly automated, and the lab staff will utilize laboratory techniques to assist in

control the production process to produce and analyze high quality ethanol.

It is not expected that you know the whole process from the start. We will provide training.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Communicates directly with the Operators to ensure SOPs and company policies

are met.

· Quality Control and Assurance supporting activities.

· Taking samples and analyzing according to SOPs.

· Keeps lab clean, sanitary, and stocked.

· Lab equipment usage, preventative maintenance, and calibrations.

· Using continuous improvement practices to generate and check reports.

· Prioritizes safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.

· Support program implementation such as safety and Quality Assurance

campaigns.

· Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ethanol process.

· Utilizing aseptic technique to observe Yeast health.

· Operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting 7 gallon and 500 gallon fermentation

vessels and other lab equipment.

· Utilizing GC and HPLC techniques to identify metabolite concentrations.

· Work 12 hours day shifts in a Dupont 2-2-3 pattern. This position is required to work

weekends.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

· Excellent communication skills are a must.

· Experience operating fermentation, distillation and/or wastewater systems is highly

preferred

· Knowledge and experience with word-processing and spreadsheet programs is a

must.

· Experience performing wet chemistry is highly preferred

· Experience working with microbiological samples e.g. plating, sanitary transfers etc. is a must · Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs preferred. · Experience operating and troubleshooting automated laboratory equipment (such as HPLC or GC) preferred. · Reliable and consistent attendance required. Must be a team contributor. · Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check. · High school Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required with a strong analytical knowledge and aptitude. Appropriate experience may substitute for education. · Experience handling process chemicals and products. · Safety minded with knowledge and experience using proper personal protective equipment (PPE). · Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

· Frequently completes written technical forms; must be able to effectively

communicate in writing.

· Ability to constantly stand/walk and to frequently bend/flex/twist/squat/carry for a

12 hour shift.

· Repetitive movements and tasks. Ability to lift, move, slide, and situate 25 pounds.

· Operating & troubleshooting automated laboratory equipment.