Pay Rate: $19.00/hr.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM (Must be willing to work overtime)
Location(s): Sites in Fresno, CA & Madera, CA
*** Seasonal Position – Depending on performance may be Temp to Hire ***
Seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals to join a respected agricultural laboratory focused on helping growers maximize production while minimizing unnecessary inputs. We specialize in soil, water, and plant tissue analysis and are committed to accuracy, quality, and exceptional service.
As a Lab Technician, you will support laboratory operations through sample preparation, testing, data entry, and quality control processes. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, working in a team environment, and contributing to meaningful scientific analysis. Join a professional, collaborative environment that values precision, reliability, and continuous learning.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Process samples through the Lab to ensure quality data to our clients and that we are working to meet the proper turnaround times.
- May be responsible for one or more of the following based on training and the needs of the laboratory, at any given time.
All levels may be responsible for assisting with the following:
- Receive and process samples submitted to the laboratory for analysis.
- Maintain records in appropriate logbooks as necessary.
- Wash laboratory glassware and miscellaneous labware
- Maintain inventory and submit requests for supplies applicable to task(s) as needed.
- All personnel are responsible for complying with all quality and data integrity policies and procedures that are relevant to their area of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Level I
- Weighs soil and tissue samples for various analyses, including, but not limited to:
- Digest, TN, Chlorides, Soil Zn, PO4-P, K, and paste
- Maintains balance, reagent, and other calibration logbooks in the laboratory.
- Assists in the pasting of soil samples.
Level II
- Same as level I duties.
- Performs soil pasting and assists in soil paste pH, Ec, and extraction.
- Performs soil and plant extractions by adding extract, shaking, filtering and tubing samples for analysis.
- Performs general bench chemistry lab analysis i.e., LR, MA, and chloride analysis.
- Ability to monitor the Quality Control for the bench chemistry tests performed. Ensuring that reportable guidelines are met for samples and any QC failures are handled appropriately by taking action to recalibrate and re-run the samples or sending them back to reweigh and re-run the samples.
- Performs plant digestions.
- Responsible for making and maintaining adequate amounts of extraction and other miscellaneous reagents.
- Ability to train other team members in various bench chemistry methods and general lab tasks including the use of all lab logbooks and other laboratory supporting documentation.
Level III
- Same as level II duties.
- Capable of operating, maintaining and troubling shooting the more advanced instrumentation in the laboratory (LECO, FIA, ICP)
- Capable of preparing all reagents and standards for these instruments
- Maintaining all maintenance, calibration standard and reagent logbooks for these instruments
- Responsible for processing all data generated by running these instruments.
- Responsible for following all appropriate QC guidelines including identifying QC failures and rerunning samples when appropriate.
Level IV
- Same as level III duties.
- Capable of running multiple advanced instruments in the laboratory (LECO, FIA, ICP).
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and ability to run all the bench chemistry methods in the laboratory.
- Ability to train other team members in the operation of the advanced instruments they are operating.
- Ability to understand the QC guidelines in the laboratory.
- Capable of approving all levels of QC samples and standards within the laboratory.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- This position may require overtime during our busy season and hours may fluctuate.
- Valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to follow instructions, work in a team, and work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and supervisors.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Please contact the Madera Office for additional information (559)915-5141