Residue Lab Technician

RESIDUE LAB TECHNICIAN'

Location: Santa Maria, Ca

To fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a laboratory technician in the Residue Department as part of a support system to the analysists performing pesticide analysis in agricultural and environmental samples according to set procedures and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Laboratory Skills
•Good Communication Skills
•Detailed oriented/focused
•Dependable
•Quick to learn
•Self-Motivated
•Good Work Ethics

RESPONSIBLITIES (NOT LIMITED TO):
• Prepare fruit, vegetable and other food and environmental samples for pesticide residue analysis.
• Utilize laboratory equipment required for sample preparation and analysis.
• Utilize laboratory utensils and glassware to perform sample extraction, pesticide standard and reagent preparation.
• Handle chemicals such as solvents and acids in sample extractions and reagent preparation.
• Perform general laboratory support including cleaning and organization.
• Prepare chemical reagents and pesticide solutions as required in the analysis.
• Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods.
• Follow & perform Quality Control (QC) procedures - run QC samples as described in the QC schedule.
• Maintain open communication with co-workers
• Utilize good laboratory practices and safety within the laboratory.
• Perform pipetting and serial dilutions

Schedule:
Shift Tuesday- Friday 2PM-11PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM