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Ethanol Lab Tech
Didion Milling, Inc.
Cambria, WI
Laboratory Supervisor
Summary:
The Ethanol Lab Technician is a hands on technical position vital Didion Ethanol’s safe, reliable,
environmentally consciousness production of Ethanol, its by-products and waste. This position
requires a tremendous attention to detail, multi-tasking and the ability to self-direct lab activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Collect samples from fermentation tanks, water samples and other production essential
products.
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Prioritize and perform real time analysis of samples, react and report any issues to
Operators to insure quality, quantity and efficiency of all products and processes.
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Perform physical and chemical analyses including, but not limited to: sugar content
moisture content, solids, starch, titration, bacteria levels and water quality, using
techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation
techniques, and microscopy.
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Use and calibrate laboratory instruments that include moisture ovens, HPLC (High
Performance Liquid Chromatography), refractometers, and NIR spectrometers.
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Perform investigative tests to support the business which may require learning new
techniques or methods
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Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Prepare laboratory documentation including: technical reports, graphs and charts to
monitor real time results.
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Monitor operators and other personnel in the handling and production of chemical
products.
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Maintain and clean lab area and equipment, order and inventory materials to maintain
supplies.
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Seeks out additional value-add opportunities for the position and the organization.
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Assist in yearly shutdowns.
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REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position, an individual must possess any combination of experience and
education that would likely produce the desired job outcomes. Specific requirements include:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or other related subject. Six months lab experience, can
be academic or professional.
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Ability to accurately collect and test product samples and analyze against standards to
determine if corrective action is required.
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Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal
stakeholders is required.
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Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
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Computer capability. Ability to enter and retrieve data in Excel and communicate via email.
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Ability to monitor product on the production floor, climb stairs and ladders.
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