Lab Technician

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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
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EEO
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