Lab Technician 1

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments.
• Demonstrate a basic and continually increasing understanding of the laboratory environment and quality control practices.
• Participate in all competency testing programs including interdepartmental and customer-based equivalency testing.
• Collect samples from the production area and perform all relevant analytical tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Accurately test samples to create final product Certificate of Analyses (CoAs) for approval by others as defined by SOPs in a timely manner.
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• Communicate directly with the production team to ensure effective participation by the process operators on the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Handle, organize, and store all chemical substances, fluids, and gases according to safety instructions.
• Communicate with third-party labs to schedule outside testing services.
• Participate in all company trainings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree in a relevant scientific or technical field is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in academic, chemical, and/or commercial lab experience preferred.
• Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 50 lbs (23 Kg), able to climb several flights of stairs and not affected by heights.
• Experience with automated laboratory instruments preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate internally and externally with customers.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and general office equipment is required.
• Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety.
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility.