Lab Technician **Rousselot** 1 Positions ID: 3824597 Posted On 08/11/2025 **Job Overview** Rousselot, Inc. is the world's leading producer of gelatin and is a recognized partner in the pharmaceutical and food industries. The Dubuque facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is seeking to hire a full-time Lab Technician. Competitive salary and excellent benefits! Includes medical, dental & vision + 401k with match, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, life insurance, short term and long term disability benefits. Scholarship and tuition assistance available. Do you want a successful career in manufacturing with a company that cares? Do you have a broad spectrum of lab experience? If so, you may be perfect for this position! Apply today! **Summary:** Performs routine physical, chemical and microbiological testing on gelatin samples. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. + Collects and prepares various gelatin, in process, by-products and raw material samples for testing. + Performs laboratory tests including microbiological, chemical and physical in accordance with written procedures. + Obtains finished, semi-fished and environmental samples as needed for analysis. + Identifies non-conforming product and reports to quality management. + Accurately records data via lab reports and enters test data into computer system. + Performs weekend and holiday rotation including routine micro and chemical/physical testing. + Prepares media and stock solutions required for performing tests. Maintains lab supply inventories. + Keeps work area, supplies, glassware and other equipment clean, organized and properly cared for. + Calibrates or verifies lab equipment, when appropriate. + Special projects and other duties as assigned. + Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. + Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university **Preferred Qualifications:** One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in a science field. **Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:** The Rousselot plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position requires day shift work. Occasional weekend work on a rotating schedule and occasional overtime will be a requirement for this position. Darling Ingredients Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without proper regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or, protected veteran status. EEO is the Law: If you would like more information, please click on the link or paste into your browser: **http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf** For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://rousselot.applicantpro.com/jobs/3824597-1048428.html Primary Contact 1697738296318 Shelley Zahn Regional HR Manager, Phone Phone Phone Fax shelley.zahn@rousselot.com Email False False True **Job Details** Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $31.59 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Experience 1-2 Years Company ID 1229 Job REQ # 3824597 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250811 End Date 20251007 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Bilingual in Canadian French Disability Representa Sedgwick Regional Sales, VP – West Flexsteel Industries, Inc Operations Manager | Five Flags Center Grand River Center Mid-Market Customer Success Manager Eagle Point Software Corporation RN - Oncology Chemotherapy Infusion Medical Associates Sales Development Program Associate Flexsteel Industries, Inc Customer Solutions Manager Flexsteel Industries, Inc Mfg Associate - RHD Rite Hite Corp Shipper Receiver - Nights Simmons Pet Food Business Lending Associate Dupaco Community Credit Union POWER PLANT OPERATOR Anamosa State Penitentiary Receptionist - Full Time Medical Associates Manufacturing Associate, RHD Rite Hite Corp Electrician - Day Shift Simmons Pet Food Packaging Supervisor (Night Shift- B) Simmons Pet Food Maintenance Supervisor | Full-Time | Five Flags Ce Grand River Center AmeriCorps Teen Engagement Specialist City of Dubuque Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine Medical Associates Mortgage Lending Consultant Dupaco Community Credit Union Accounting Specialist Cottingham & Butler/ SISCO **Share this Job** Rousselot **About the Company** Rousselot, Inc. is the world's leading producer of gelatin and is a recognized partner in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick time and a 401k plan with company match and safe harbor. Do you want a successful career in manufacturing with a company that cares? If so, you may be perfect for this position! Apply today!