Feed & Forage Tech

Accelcia Business Services; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelcia Business Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician to prepare feed/forage samples for testing, log samples, dry and grind feed samples, and assist in other prep tasks in a dairy laboratory environment.

The role involves operating grinders and balance machines, performing NIR analysis, maintaining sample records, following safety SOPs, and supporting special projects under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lab equipment and performing basic sample prep.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feed samples.
• Operate feed grinders and electronic balance machines.
• Identify and subsample samples.
• Enter required feed data in system.
• Analyze samples by Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIR).
• Assist with special projects and lab maintenance.

Skills

NIR analysis

Laboratory techniques

Data entry

Tools

NIR spectrometer

Analytical balance

Grinders

Job description

Job Summary:

The main responsibility of this position is preparation of feed/forage samples for testing. This position will also log samples in, dry and grind feed samples, dish samples for NIR scanning, and assist in other areas of sample prep as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare feed samples
• Operate feed grinders and electronic balance machines
• Identify samples
• Subsample samples.
• Enter required feed data in system.
• Analysis of samples by Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIR).
• Analysis of Particle Size, Fermentrics, Calibrate, and Corn Silage Processing Score by NIR
• Assist with special projects and preparation.
• Identify analysis offered by Dairyland Laboratories.
• Assist with the maintenance of physical properties of the lab.
• Communicate effectively with management and staff.
• Follow lab safety practices as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• General cleaning of work area
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Disclaimer

This company is an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of this company to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunity employer, this company intends to comply fully with all federal, state, and local laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request any needed accommodation.