[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Valero Energy · Welcome, MN, US # Part-Time QA/QC Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant Welcome, MN, US $25.00/hour Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Valero Energy’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Valero Energy’s careers site →](https://valero.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=313980&lang=en) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Valero Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valero-energy/) / Part-Time QA/QC Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant ## Job description !*! The starting rate of pay for this position is $25.00/hour and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the expected compensation at the time of this posting. Hired candidates may also be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of a discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience. Benefit offerings for this position include medical and life insurance as well as company matched 401(k). Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. As a Part-Time QA/QC Lab Technician you will implement the quality assurance (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. At Valero, this role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution, including\: Assist in implementing plant QA/QC program. Implement plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry by sampling various points in the process and conducting QA/QC tests. Ensure accuracy of analysis of samples and provide results in a timely manner. Monitor use and inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment. Review reports, analyze data and make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA/QC standards are met. Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times. Participate in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Demonstrate teamwork and take initiative in daily work. Assist coordinating activities with other departments. Communicate directly with production department to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures. Implement programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ethanol process. This is a part-time position. This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.!*! Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Assist coordinating activities with other departments. This is a part-time position. ### Minimum Requirements\ High school diploma or GED required. Minimum one year of experience in a laboratory setting or an Associate’s degree (or higher) in a related scientific or technical field required. Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required. ### Preferred Requirements\ Bachelor’s (or higher level) degree in a related scientific or technical field preferred. Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs preferred. Experience operating and troubleshooting automated laboratory equipment (such as HPLC or GC) preferred. Experience with software programs such as Office, LIMS, Pi or SAP preferred. Experience with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) preferred. Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits\: Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location. Discover more about Welcome and how we're making a difference there. Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers. Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites. The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received. ### Note\ Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.!*! ### Minimum Requirements\ High school diploma or GED required. ### Preferred Requirements\ Valero is an EEO Employer. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Welcome, MN, US - Pay: $25.00/hour[Apply on Valero Energy’s careers site →](https://valero.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=313980&lang=en) ## Hiring at Valero Energy - Open jobs: 43 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All Valero Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valero-energy/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Valero Energy ### [Instrumentation & Electrician Technician – Ethanol Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valero-energy/jobs/b49abc53c235a300e630/) Hartley, IA, US ### [Instrumentation & Electrician Technician – Ethanol Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valero-energy/jobs/45ec7864c0a1cf7e89e2/) Lakota, IA, US ### [Maintenance Planner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valero-energy/jobs/071c86b6774825254657/) Memphis, TN, US ### [Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valero-energy/jobs/2195db0b76b6c6083f5d/) Bluffton, IN, US ### [Manager Maintenance - Ethanol Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valero-energy/jobs/c771d3393cebef3fa5be/) Bluffton, IN, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lab Technician I - Part Time](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/def05681f94983e41c81/) SGS · Brookings, SD, United States ### [Lab Technician I - Full-Time Seasonal Opportunity!](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/ac48184fb9dfc9ba4139/) SGS · City of Industry, CA, United States ### [Part Time Pharmacy Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/21b9f3c9b576860a9240/) Cardinal Health · Hammond, LA ### [Part Time Pharmacy Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/ade7168c38af44dd51be/) UnitedHealth Group · Morrisonville, New York ### [Part-time Pharmacy Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/c28b6f8fd246ccd8f06f/) UnitedHealth Group · Syracuse, New York OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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