Laboratory Technician

First Job Previous Job 359 of 10,000 More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $59k - $93k Per Year Laboratory Technician National Beef Packing Company, LLC

Occupation:

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO - 64501

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

06/15/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

National Beef Packing Company, LLC

Web Site:

www.nationalbeef.com Job #: 5000 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Find your future at National Beef! National Beef Leathers of St. Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a qualified professional to join our team as Laboratory Technician. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef Leathers could become your next career move!

Competitive Wages and Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Multiple Employee Bonus Programs
• Family-friendly Benefits
• Safe and stable work Responsibilities Laboratory Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to: The laboratory position is critical to ensuring the timely and accurate execution of procedures, data collection, and analysis.

This role will support core activities, maintain specialized equipment, and uphold safety and quality standards. By providing dedicated technical expertise, the position will enhance efficiency, reduce operational delays, and enable the research team to focus on high-level analysis and innovation.

Sample Preparation & Testing:

effluent samples

• Suspend solids

Testing & Analysis:

Conduct a variety of laboratory tests according to established protocols, record observations, and interpret results. Including PH, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, primary and secondary effluents

Equipment Maintenance:

Clean, sterilize, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Mix liquids, including but not limited to, suspended solids, Ph, ammonia, and Nitrates
• Run primary sludge and moisture content
• Run secondary sludge and moisture
• Run fleshing analysis and fat

Data Documentation:

Accurately record and log all data, observations, and results in lab records or databases

Inventory Management:

Order, stock, and manage supplies, chemicals, and other materials

Safety & Compliance:

Follow strict safety protocols, quality control measures, and regulatory requirements

Reporting:

Communicate test results to relevant personnel and answer questions about findings

• Other duties as assigned This is a safety sensitive position. This is an on-site position. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications Qualified Candidates for the Laboratory Technician position should have the following skills:
• Willingness to learn process with accuracy and following all instructions while abiding by policies, procedures, and safety
• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field of study
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Conceptual/Analytical thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-starter; Eager and energetic
• Maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer skills Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Company Overview National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home. National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.... Visit the Employer site for more details