Residue Lab Technician
Residue Lab Technician
Balance Staffing
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Job Description:
Additional details:
To fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a laboratory technician in the Residue Department as part of a support system to the analysists performing pesticide analysis in agricultural and environmental samples according to set procedures and protocols.
Qualifications:
•Laboratory Skills
•Good Communication Skills
•Detailed oriented/focused
•Dependable
•Quick to learn
•Self-Motivated
•Good Work Ethics
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
• Prepare fruit, vegetable and other food and environmental samples for pesticide residue analysis.
• Utilize laboratory equipment required for sample preparation and analysis.
• Utilize laboratory utensils and glassware to perform sample extraction, pesticide standard and reagent preparation.
• Handle chemicals such as solvents and acids in sample extractions and reagent preparation.
• Perform general laboratory support including cleaning and organization.
• Prepare chemical reagents and pesticide solutions as required in the analysis.
• Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods.
• Follow & perform Quality Control (QC) procedures – run QC samples as described in the QC schedule.
• Maintain open communication with co-workers
• Utilize good laboratory practices and safety within the laboratory.
• Perform pipetting and serial dilutions
Preferred Skills:
• Science background and/or laboratory skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Spanish capabilities, a plus)
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong math skills
• Professional skills, a plus
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Clean DMV record
• Open and flexible work schedule, including late evenings, weekends and/or overtimes
Job Location:
Santa Maria, CA
Shifts Available:
Tuesday- Friday 2PM-11PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM
Job Types:
Full-Time
Pay:
$18.00/Hour
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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