Forage Lab Technician: Precision Sample Prep & Analysis

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

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.