Work-Study Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant

Reporting to the QA/QC Manager and mentor, the Work-Study QA/QC Lab Tech student will be exposed to the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. This is an on-going Work-Study position and will possibly continue until students' graduation date.

It is the intent of the Work-Study program to provide a valuable and beneficial learning experience.

• Participates in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.
• Participates to implement programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.
• Prepares reports and analyzes data within the process of the facility.
• Assists in carrying out the plant QA/QC program.
• Draws and processes samples at various points in the process, conducting QA/QC tests as required.
• Communicates directly with QA/QC Manager to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Assists to coordinates activities with other departments.
• Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Helps to monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Job

Work Study - Renewables

Primary Location:

US-NE-Albion

Job Posting

Mar 21, 2023, 10:45:40 AM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

• Reside within commuting distance to the ethanol plant for the entire duration of the on-going work-study required.
• Currently pursuing an Associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college, university, or junior college in a science, agriculture, technology, or mathematics field or accepted into an Associate’s degree (or higher) program in a science, agriculture, technology, or mathematics field required.
• On-going work study students are required to work 20-25 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with laboratory equipment found in an academic environment is preferred.
• 2.5 GPA or above preferred.

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

About Valero Renewables – Albion

Valero's Albion ethanol plant is located near Albion, Nebraska, about 50 miles southwest of Norfolk. The bio-refinery sits on 107 acres and started ethanol production in October 2007. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. The Albion plant annually processes approximately 47 million bushels of corn into approximately 135 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 355,000 tons of distillers grains co-products. The bio-refinery employs approximately 60 employees.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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