Job Description

Lab Assistant


Job Location: Soy Oil Laboratory Stuttgart, AR.



RICELAND


FAMILY FARMER OWNED



Riceland Overview


Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.



Company Mission Statement


Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.






The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment, laboratory inspections, and laboratory based tasks including testing, measuring, recording, and analyzing results.



Job Duties

Maintain all laboratory equipment to assure testing functions are not interrupted. Conduct an inventory of supplies and purchase supplies and services as needed. Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for lab technicians. Conduct analysis for conduct to process development and/or improvement. Assist in training and conduct inspections for the laboratory. Perform other related duties as required or assigned by management. Other duties may be assigned.


Education Requirements


Associate degree in a job related field (chemistry, biology, etc.) preferred.



Experience Required:


1 to 3 years of laboratory experience.



Company Benefits and Incentives

Medical insurance with low premiums Free dental with medical insurance enrollment Vision insurance with low premiums Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability Free short-term disability Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents Critical illness insurance Employee assistance program through Lincoln Financial 401K with company match 4% of an employee's 5% Paid training programs. PTO & Paid Holidays


Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.