What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Lab Specialist position at CSA Animal Nutrition?
CSA Animal Nutrition
CSA Animal Nutrition is a progressive and rapidly growing privately-owned company that provides nutrition solutions and services for meat, milk and egg producers, feed manufacturers and nutritionists. This is done with an experienced team and flat structure which enables our agile, responsive and customer focused culture. We are in an exciting period of growth, establishing relationships with dairy, poultry and swine clients, feed manufacturers, and nutritionists as well as suppliers to the industry. We provide nutritional consulting and review technologies in an independent scientific manner. This gives us the opportunity to make recommendations based on efficacy, economics, and customer goals. It makes for an enjoyable, exciting, and very satisfying work environment. Our team members support each other while working with customers and developing our business. People are our primary asset.
Primary Responsibilities
This role provides lab services to clients to help ensure an understanding of the quality and safety of the ingredients being used in feed formulations. In this role, NIR, Mycotoxin, and Particle Size testing are performed using appropriate technical equipment and instruments. Daily tasks include sample reception, preparation, and performing sample analyses.
Location
Part-time position with CSA Animal Nutrition, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in a laboratory or livestock industry or a degree in the following fields (animal science, agriculture, mathematics, biology, chemistry). A willingness to embrace technology and change is essential.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
§ Coordinate feed sample collection and analyses with customers
§ Perform NIR, Mycotoxin and Particle Size tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
§ Verify high laboratory standards to obtain precise test results
§ Perform quality control and calibrate equipment, if necessary
§ Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time
Skills and Competencies
§ Ability to independently prioritize and execute responsibilities
§ Highly organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious
§ Ability to manage multiple activities
§ Enthusiastic about learning, with a positive attitude
§ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, as well as quick-to-learn principles and application of new software
§ Punctual, adaptable, and motivated with an aptitude for problem-solving
§ Self-motivated, driven to succeed, ability to work independently as well as within a team
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Dayton, OH 45414: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person