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Job Description - Lab Technician - Approx. 40 hrs per week
The Lab Technician will join a small team of technicians who operate a high-throughput commercial agricultural science lab. The Lab Tech will process plant, soil, and water samples from start-to-finish, perform basic tasks associated with analytical chemistry, and assist with daily operations under the guidance of the Lab Manager. The main responsibilities of this position vary seasonally, because we process a high volume of plant samples in the spring and summer, but mainly soil samples in the fall and winter months. The Lab Tech will work M-F from the hours of 8am to 4:30pm with breaks and a meal period provided in accordance with regulations.
Every-day job duties:
- Processing leaf samples
- Perform basic lab tasks such as labeling tubes, diluting samples, and filtering samples
- Sifting and weighing soil samples
- Performing soil extraction methods by precisely following laboratory procedures
- Clean and organize glassware
- Learn to operate laboratory equipment (ICP-OES and spectrophotometer)
- Learn to prepare reagent solutions
- Properly disposing of laboratory waste
- Help maintain a clean and organized working environment
Requirements and Qualifications
- Comfortable and confident working with your hands
- Reliable, consistent, and can work with minimal supervision once trained
- Ability to follow all safety protocols
- Ability to precisely follow standard operating procedures
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to work alone or collaboratively in small groups
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office / Google Drive
- Computer competency
- Strong attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Any computer science skills are a bonus
- Experience working in a laboratory environment is a bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Canby, OR 97013 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22