Field Technician

Are you looking to progress in your career with a fast-growing food safety and AgSciences company? Are you a hardworking, collaborative team member ready to hit the ground running and get the job done? Then we are looking for you! 

What we do: 

Matrix Sciences provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research, AgSciences and data management services that support our customers’ confidence in bringing safe, quality food to market. 

The Matrix Sciences Agriculture lab in our Blythe, CA location performs testing of soils, plant tissue, irrigation water, manure/compost, and animal feed materials.

Why it matters: 

This facility provides lab and field services throughout the Lower Colorado River Valleys and surrounding deserts.  The analysis provides valuable data for agronomists, viticulturalists, animal nutritionists and ecologists to evaluate and advise the Ag Industry to manage crop production inputs, to benefit food quality and limit environmental impact. 

Role Summary: 

The Lab/Field Technician will be collecting, preparing and processing the agricultural samples from the field for lab extraction and analysis.  The Lab/Field Technician will be trained to adhere to good laboratory procedures and techniques.  

What you’ll do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with daily receipt & preparation of samples.
• Identify, label, wash, process and store samples.
• Wash/dry glassware as needed.
• Collecting agricultural samples correctly and in a timely manner.
• Label collected samples correctly to ensure the prep department can properly identify and login samples.
• Verify drop box samples are all present and have proper paperwork if available.
• Communicate with the manager on field conditions, situations, and discrepancies.
• Communicate with the manager on status throughout the workday and at the end of the workday when they are headed back to lab and every sample was completed.
• Identify and assist with implementation of process improvements.
• For responsibilities within area of responsibility, provide training for other laboratory staff. 
• Adhere to lab safety procedures and reporting standards.
• Supports and complies with all Company policies, Quality Systems and Health & Safety programs.
• Keeps work area clean, neat and organized.
• Maintains training records and relevant qualifications.
• Other duties may be assigned to assist with the operations of the lab.
• Provides general lab support.
• The schedule for this role is M-F 6am-3pm with occasional Saturdays. 

What you have: 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced work environment.
• Establish & maintain good working relationships with team.
• Must be able to stand in one position for an extended period.
• Positive outlook with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Lift/carry soil samples as walking. (5-10lbs).
• Sitting in car for extended periods of time.        
• Valid driver’s license.

What we offer: 

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• 401(k) 
• Life Insurance 
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness
• Paid Time-Off 
• LifeLock Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Location:

• Blythe, California

Compensation Range:

• $16.50 hourly

EEO Statement 

Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.