Forage Lab Technician 1

Dairy One Cooperative; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Forage Lab Technician for the sample receiving department. You will accurately receive, identify, and prepare forage and feed samples for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper classification and distribution to NIR and wet chemistry labs.

The role requires careful attention to data entry, following testing, quality, and safety protocols, and performing routine equipment maintenance. You will work as part of a team in a clean, organized lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• One-year related laboratory technician experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receives samples, classifies into types and analysis packages for NIR and wet chemistry labs.
• Operates drying and grinding equipment and performs minor maintenance.
• Weighs and records moisture content; uploads results to server.
• Assists with sample organization, storage and disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data recording

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Fox

Eudora

Winisi II

Turbo Chrom 4

Thermospec

FP 528 Ver 1.30

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 730 Warren Rd - Ithaca, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None

JOB SUMMARY

Forage Lab Technicians in the sample receiving department are responsible for the accurate and efficient receipt, identification, preparation, and processing of forage and feed samples for laboratory analysis. Technicians classify samples according to sample type and requested analysis, prepare samples for distribution to the NIR and wet chemistry laboratories, and operate drying and grinding equipment in accordance with established laboratory procedures.

This position requires careful attention to detail, accuracy in sample handling and data recording, and the ability to consistently follow established testing, quality, and safety protocols. Technicians are also responsible for performing routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs, recording and entering sample information and moisture results, and maintaining the organization, storage, and disposal of samples. Successful technicians work effectively as part of a team, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and take responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 45% Receives samples, classifies into sample types and analysis packages and prepares samples for distribution to the NIR and wet chemistry labs.
• 45% Operates drying and grinding equipment. This requires performing minor maintenance and repair work on equipment as needed.
• 5% Weighs and records moisture content of samples for results calculations. This requires computer work including connecting to the server, uploading test results, and running diagnostic programs.
• 5% Assistant with proper sample organization, storage and disposal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a laboratory where there is exposure to chemicals and occasional exposure to dust and noise. The use of protective safety equipment is required.

MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS

Close mental and visual attention required for controlling machines or processes at a rapid pace requiring close coordination and fine adjustment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Constantly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; talks or hears; and performs repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists. Regularly sits, stands, walks, and reaches with arms and/or hands. Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, and/or climbs.

EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the company.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, the company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED) required. One-year related laboratory technician experience.

Proficient computer skills, preferably using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to use and/or experience using specialized laboratory software. Ability to use and/or experience using specialized laboratory software, such as Fox, Eudora, Winisi II, Turbo Chrom 4, Thermospec, FP 528 Ver 1.30.