Research Laboratory Technician I

Summary

The Lab Technician I will with adequate training prepare samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS SOPs.  Work under the direction of a supervisor and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment.

Job Functions

• After appropriate training independently prepare samples for analysis according to SGS analytical SOPs using basic instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• Performs routine operation maintenance calibration of prep instruments/equipment
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Assist in setting up projects for the Research laboratory including germination studies seed treatment application studies and physical testing of treated seed
• Assist the lab in data collection and entry for projects including entering results into spreadsheets and creating reports for projects.
• Assist in treating and packaging seed for external studies
• Help with inventory management of the research lab supplies and several seed inventory projects
• Ideally Applicant would have SD Commercial Pesticide Applicator license or the ability to get within 3 months of employment.  SGS would provide the means to get this if needed

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 02 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories seed or biological laboratory or prior experience working with ones hands
• Associates Degree in a Chemistry Biological or Agricultural Science or similar scientific discipline or similar scientific discipline

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Language Skills: English
• Mathematical Skills: High
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: High
• Computer Skills: High

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand Constantly
• Move or traverse Constantly
• Sit Occasionally/Frequently
• Use hands Frequently/Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms Frequently/Constantly
• Climb or balance Frequently
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl Occasionally
• Talk/hear Frequently/Constantly
• Taste/Smell None
• Lift/carry/push or pull Occasionally

Vision Requirement:

• Ability to see color

Auditory Requirements:

• No special auditory requirements

WORK CONDITIONS / EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Location of the Job: Brookings SD USA

 Work Schedule:

•  Fixed Hour Shift Days

Environmental Conditions Requirements:

• Wet or humid (nonweather) conditions None
• Work near moving mechanical parts Constantly
• Work in high precarious places None
• Fumes or airborne particles Occasionally
• Toxic or caustic chemicals Occasionally
• Outdoor weather conditions None
• Extreme cold (nonweather) Occasionally
• Extreme heat (nonweather) Occasionally
• Risk of electrical shock None
• Work with explosives None
• Risk of radiation None
• Vibration None
• Biohazard Occasionally

Noise level:

• Moderate to loud noise (examples: light manufacturing environment indoor planting equipment foot traffic)

Other Physical/Work Environmental Exposures:

• None

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Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime