Chemistry Technician I - Lab Lead, Plant & Waste

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Chemistry Technician I to join the Plant/Waste/Solution/Media lab. You will perform a range of analytical tests on plant tissues, waste and media samples, and lead sample receiving activities in a high-volume lab.

The role requires an associate’s degree in a chemical-related field and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work a 6:30 am–3:30 pm schedule with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of basic laboratory practices.
• Ability to independently perform moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and record results with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to plan and assign work, train employees, and evaluate their work.
• Ability to understand and follow laboratory standard operating procedures and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Determine alkalinity and calcium carbonate equivalency by chemical titration.
• Measure pH and electrical conductivity by electrode.
• Extracts for plant chloride and nitrate.
• Extracts of soilless media.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and other chemicals.
• Serve as the lead technician for sample receiving and processing.
• Manage the accuracy of the daily analytical worklist.
• Oversee and coordinate the workflow for the sample receiving staff.
• Train staff in processing procedures (plant, waste, solution and media).
• Assist lab supervisor and chemist I and chemistry technician II as needed.

Skills

Lab practices

Moderately complex tests

Math calculations

Accurate recording

Work planning

Staff training

SOPs & safety

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing for long periods

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry or related science

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Chemistry Technician I to join the Plant/Waste/Solution/Media lab. You will perform a range of analytical tests on plant tissues, waste and media samples, and lead sample receiving activities in a high-volume lab.

The role requires an associate’s degree in a chemical-related field and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work a 6:30 am–3:30 pm schedule with possible overtime.