Rental Quality Control Technician jobs in Manhattan, KS

Axiota Animal Health is an innovative global company that discovers, develops, and markets products for beef and dairy producers consistent with market and consumer demands. Axiota’s focus is to deliver superior, first-in-class products that are scientifically proven with known modes of action, provide measurable commercial efficacy and are accepted by consumers.

What We Manufacture and Sell

Axiota’s non-antibiotic solutions prepare cattle to thrive during transition and stress and support producers’ goals of optimal health, performance, and animal well-being.

Axiota’s field-based sales and technical teams support beef and dairy producers and their technical advisors. Our current cattle product platform includes Multimin® 90, an injectable trace mineral used for strategic supplementation of cattle, and Lactipro®, a rumen native probiotic that promotes healthy rumen function and stabilizes pH. Axiota plans to expand both platforms to additional species and applications in the future.

Axiota develops our innovative solutions through two technology centers – the MS Biotec® Microbial Technology Center and the Warburton Injectable Trace Mineral Technology Center.

The MS Biotec microbial technology center is located in Wamego, Kansas which is our production, R&D and logistics center for Lactipro products.

Quality Control Analyst/Technician Responsibilities:

Looking for an opportunity to start or grow your career in the field of biology? Our state-of-the-art labs and production lines are the only facilities in the world that can produce viable Mega e for cattle on a commercial scale. The Quality Control Technician will ensure in-process materials and final products are tested in a manner consistent with Standard Operating Procedures and in compliance with regulations to ensure product standards prior to release. Below are a few examples of this position’s responsibilities:

• Execute routine analysis testing for in-process materials and final products using laboratory skills such as dilution plating, gram staining, and aseptic technique. Equipment use includes a spectrophotometer, biosafety cabinet, anaerobic chambers as well as single and multichannel pipettes.
• Perform analysis on newly received raw materials for release into production.
• Assure QC records are accurate, compliant, and capture critical data.
• Maintain a clean laboratory environment through regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfecting activities.
• Review and update revisions of testing procedures and specifications.
• Promote safety in all areas of work, professional courtesy, and a positive work environment within the company.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. We are willing to train!
• Some laboratory experience in a biological sciences laboratory is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in QC microbiology laboratory is a plus.
• Must maintain a professional workplace attitude.
• Self-motivated, highly responsible and possess a good teamwork spirit.
• Must be able to work Tues-Sat

Physical Requirements:

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

Axiota offers a competitive base salary plus bonus and benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K retirement plan w/match FSA, HSA, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, and 9 paid holidays.

Axiota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We stive to foster a culture of respect and seek to empower each individual. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, experience, and abilities. This employer uses E-Verify.