Lab Technician

Matrix Sciences International Inc; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Matrix Sciences International Inc is seeking a Seasonal Laboratory Technician to join their team in Pasco, Washington. This role involves performing supportive laboratory tasks, including routine laboratory activities, data entry, and communication with team members. Applicants should have a high school diploma and computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office. This is a part-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday and occasional weekends, running from May to October.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Information technology literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Open, agreeable and professional behavior when gathering and referring information.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine supportive laboratory activities.
• Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in improving lab efficiency, quality and cooperation.

Skills

Communication skills

Information technology literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lab Technician

Matrix Sciences International Inc, Pasco, Washington, United States

About this position

Are you looking to progress in your career with a fast-growing food safety company? Are you a hardworking, collaborative team member ready to hit the ground running and get the job done? Then we are looking for you!

What we do

Matrix Sciences International Inc. provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research, data management, and agricultural services that support our customers’ confidence in bringing safe, quality food to market.

The Matrix Sciences Laboratory in our Othello, Washington location supports the agricultural and environmental communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. It serves the agricultural, industrial and environmental industries’ testing with a comprehensive range of capabilities and services.

Why it matters

The analysis provides valuable data for agronomists, viticulturalists, animal nutritionists and ecologists to evaluate and advise the Ag Industry to manage crop production inputs, to benefit food quality and limit environmental impact.

Role summary

The Seasonal Laboratory Technician role performs supportive laboratory tasks and may perform basic analyses on agriculture samples.

What you’ll do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine and non-routine supportive laboratory activities.
• Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including safety and quality procedures.
• Participate in improving lab efficiency, quality and cooperation.
• May include cross training to perform basic sample receiving or clerical duties.
• May also be responsible for various support activities, including but not limited to data entry, answering phones, shipping and receiving, equipment assembly inventory and other related duties.
• Schedule will be Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.

What you have

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Information technology literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Open, agreeable and professional behavior when gathering and referring information to the appropriate member of the team.
• The ability to listen actively when spoken to and effectively communicate thoughts to others.

Location

• Pasco, Washington

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a seasonal part-time position, hourly non-exempt. The schedule for this position is M-F, with occasional weekends. Occasional overtime during the busy season. Schedules may be adjusted according to business needs. The duration of the seasonal role is May-October.

EEO Statement

Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.