Cottonseed QA Technician - Abacus Service Corporation

Description:
Cottonseed QA Technician - Bapchule, AZ. This position is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Lab Supervisor to complete any necessary activities to test fuzzy cottonseed, processed, and carryover cottonseed for quality standards. Key emphasis will be placed on performing tests which may include but not limited to: Truck Sampling, Moisture, Temperature, Free Fatty Acid, Genetic Purity, Visual Mechanical Damage, Adventitious Presence, Seed Count, pH, Seed Appearance, Data Verification, and DNA testing. Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tests for extended time periods following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI). Ability to work near/with other workers on daily basis. Responsible for maintaining clean work area. Follow safe work practices. Testing workstation require standing, climbing up and down stairs, bending, reaching, repetitive movements. Contact with industrial equipment such as hydraulic presses, vacuum samplers, autoclaves, seed dryers, shakers, cotton seed de-linting sink, magnification devices, ovens, dishwashers, blenders/blades, moisture/temp meters, seed counters, centrifuges, and pipettes. Labware to consist of glass beakers, test tubes, micro-centrifuge tubes, petri dishes, pipette tips, and well plates. Safe handling of lab chemicals such as buffers, acid, oil, alcohol, seed treatments, and cleaning solvents.
Individuals will work primarily in indoor lab environment, positions will periodically work in the Cotton Plant QA Lab. PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, safety boots, and hardhat) is required and provided. Cross-training in the Plant Quality Assurance Lab will be required. Must be comfortable working in both lab and plant setting. Background in biology, lab experience, or agriculture experience preferred.

Labor Category	Scientific
Additional Description	(No Value)
Worker Schedule	Monday - Friday 0600-1430. Schedule will change in September to M-F 12-hours shift. Saturday work will begin in November: 0800-1200 or 0900-1300, Potential total hours for the week is 65 hours dependent on work load. Schedule is subjective to change due to business needs.
Are you hiring a former Client (or past Client acquisition) employee?	N/A
Medical Clearances Required	Yes
Audiometry	(No Value)
Benzene	(No Value)
Butadiene	(No Value)
Blood Draw and Urinalysis (Quest P2103)	(No Value)
ChE Inhib. Pesticides	(No Value)
Chest X-Ray	(No Value)
Chromium	(No Value)
Confined Space	(No Value)
Cotton Dust	Yes
Crystalline Silica	(No Value)
Diisocyanates	(No Value)
DOT Driver	(No Value)
Education Background Screening	(No Value)
EKG	(No Value)
Ethylene Oxide	(No Value)
First Responder	(No Value)
Formaldehyde	(No Value)
Hazwoper	(No Value)
Hearing Conversation Examination	(No Value)
Hepatitis B Vaccination	(No Value)
Inorganic Lead	(No Value)
Methemoglobin	(No Value)
Methylene Chloride	(No Value)
Mobile Equipment Operator	(No Value)
MSHA	(No Value)
MVR Check	(No Value)
Nickel	(No Value)
Non-Dot Drug Screen (Quest test #2817)	(No Value)
OSHA	(No Value)
Periodic Health Evaluation (History and Physical)	(No Value)
Platinum	(No Value)
Pre-placement Medical History and Physical Examination	Yes
Respirator (NotSCBA)	Yes
Respirator (SCBA)	(No Value)
Safety Council	(No Value)
Spirometry	(No Value)
TWIC	(No Value)
Visual Acuity	(No Value)
Other	(No Value)

Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote?	No
Shore Options Available for this Position	Onshore Only

Hours per Day	8
Hours per Week	40
Total Hours	10,440.00