Lab Technician 1

The Lab Technician I is responsible for executing the Quality Control programs for AgCertain on a daily basis to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, and maintaining analytical throughput to match the production rate, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
• Ability to demonstrate a basic and continually increasing understanding of the laboratory environment and quality control practices
• Participate in all competency testing programs including interdepartmental and customer-based equivalency testing
• Collect samples from the production area and perform all relevant analytical tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform accurate testing of samples to create final product Certificate of Analyses (CoAs) for approval by others as defined by SOPs in a timely manner
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Communicate directly with the production team to ensure effective participation by the process operators on the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures
• Handle, organize, and store all chemical substances, fluids, and gases according to safety instructions
• Communicate with third-party labs to schedule outside testing services
• Participate in all company trainings
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• An Associate’s Degree in a relevant scientific or technical field is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in academic, chemical, and/or commercial lab experience preferred
• Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 50 lbs (23 Kg), able to climb several flights of stairs and not affected by heights
• Experience with automated laboratory instruments preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate internally and externally with customers
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and general office equipment is required
• Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility