temporary agricultural laboratory technician.

$30/hour Pay
Dayshift during the training period would be 5 - 8 hour shifts to start 6am-2pm M-F.

Responsibilities:
-Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems
-Perform daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned
-Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary
-Document results of all testing procedures and promptly notify operations of required adjustments
-Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
-Understand most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality
-Perform light maintenance and calibration on all laboratory equipment
-Maintain on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into the computer on a daily basis
-Maintain adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
-Continually compare equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to ensure that all systems are operating accurately
-Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements
-Maintain awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines

Working hours: Various Shifts Available

Skills:
See below

Education:
Associate

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
-2 or 4 year science degree
-Excellent safety record and awareness
-Proficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
-Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word)
-Experience with lab documentation
-Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer)


To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to John Funk at 701-298-8300

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