Lab Technician

Requirements

• M.S. Degree(s) must be in the field of soil science, or closely related field, with an emphasis in soil fertility, chemistry and/or soil health
• Demonstrate strong understanding of water and soil analyses principles, methodologies, and procedures
• Experience processing soil, water, plant, and manure/compost samples
• Experience using equipment and instruments such as soil and plant grinders, balances, ovens, sieves, shakers, pH and EC probes, ICP, IC, Elementar Analyzers, Titrator, and multi-channel pipettes
• Experience in designing and conducting research experiments, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Experience with recommending management decisions based on testing results
• Demonstrated customer service skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Essential Job Duties
• Samples Receiving
• Aid in receiving, book-inning and sorting samples based on analyses requested and coordinating testing activities with other lab personnel (20%)
• Sample Preparation
• Aids in the preparation (grinding, drying, weight) of soil, plant, and manure/compost for analytical testing (20%)
• Samples Analysis
• Perform sample analysis activities, data collection, and recording (40%)
• Customer Service
• Communicate with clientele about their needs, aid with inquiries about lab services (20%)
• Salary Range
• $22-$25
• Required Application Documents
• Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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• Background Check Policy Statement
• EEO

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Position Minimum Qualifications A B.S. Degree in the field of soil science, or closely related field Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills Demonstrate experience in analyses for soil, water, and/or plant samples Demonstrated computer skills and standard computer software (Microsoft Office) Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with or without direct supervision. Demonstrated customer service skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which include: some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) on a frequent basis and will require manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling.

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