Wet Chem. Lab Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : SUMMARY

This position will work in the Wet Chemistry department and will be responsible for assisting in running samples in our Chemistry Lab Areas. Areas of work included, but not limited to are : Fiber analyses, subsampling and allocation of bulk samples per client analyses request, operation of ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasmid) instrument, microwave acid digestion, dilution, and filtration of feed and forage sample for mineral analyses, quality assurance / quality control (QA / QC) of sample results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Subsampling and allocation of bulk samples per client analysis request
• Perform fiber analyses : Acid and Neutral Detergent extractions, Lignin, Crude fiber, Invitro
• Assists in maintaining a safe work environment
• Assist in gravimetric analysis
• Process data entry into computer program
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel
• Keep current on lab methods and procedures
• Wash glassware and labware by hand
• Handle wet glass and use a tube brush

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must :

EQUIPMENT SKILLS

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly (70-100%) :

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