Research Laboratory Technician I - SGS

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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

Education and Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories seed or biological laboratory or prior experience working with one’s 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 (non-weather) 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 (non-weather) - Occasionally
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - Occasionally
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• Bio-hazard – Occasionally

Noise level:

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

Other Physical/Work Environmental Exposures:

• None

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 company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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