As a Lab Technician II, you are the engine behind our data integrity. You won't just be running tests; you’ll be performing complex chemical and physical analyses on soil, plant tissue, and water samples that help growers make critical decisions. At this level, we rely on your 2–3 years of expertise to operate sophisticated instrumentation independently and maintain our 24-to-48-hour turnaround guarantee.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Instrumentation: Independently operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on ICP-OES, LECO (Nitrogen/Carbon), and Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) systems.
- Analytical Testing: Execute standardized methods for macro and micro-nutrients, pH, EC, and SAR (Sodium Adsorption Ratio).
- Data Validation: Review and verify raw data from instrumentation before final LIMS entry; proactively identify and troubleshoot "out-of-spec" results.
- Quality Control Mastery: Lead QC protocols, including the preparation of standard curves, spike recoveries, and the monitoring of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs).
- Workflow Coordination: Assist in prioritizing sample batches during peak agricultural seasons to ensure we meet our strict production deadlines.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all hazardous waste disposal and chemical handling meet Cal/OSHA and internal safety standards.
- Experience: 2–3 years of hands-on experience in a high-throughput commercial lab (Agricultural, Environmental, or Food Science preferred).
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated mastery of ICP and LECO systems—you don't just push buttons; you understand the chemistry and the hardware.
- Education: B.S. in Chemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
salary: $19 - $19.5 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: No Degree Required
Responsibilities
Role Objective
The Lab Technician II performs complex chemical and physical analyses on agricultural samples (soil, plant tissue, water). At the 2–3 year level, the technician is expected to operate sophisticated analytical instrumentation independently and assist in maintaining the lab’s high-throughput efficiency and ISO-level data integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Instrumentation: Independently operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on ICP-OES, LECO (Nitrogen/Carbon), and Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) systems.
- Analytical Testing: Execute standardized methods for macro and micro-nutrients, pH, EC, and SAR (Sodium Adsorption Ratio).
- Data Validation: Review and verify raw data from instrumentation before final entry into the LIMS; identify and troubleshoot "out-of-spec" results.
- Quality Control Mastery: Lead QC protocols, including the preparation of standard curves, spike recoveries, and the monitoring of certified reference materials (CRMs).
- Workflow Coordination: Assist in prioritizing sample batches during peak agricultural seasons to meet 24-to-48-hour turnaround guarantees.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all hazardous waste disposal and chemical handling meet Cal/OSHA and internal Nutrien safety standards.
The essential functions of this role include:
Skills
Qualifications
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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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