Seasonal Lab Production Associate — Soil & Sample Prep

SOWELA Technical Community College; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AgSource is seeking a Seasonal Production Associate for our Lincoln Lab location. You will process soil, plant tissue, irrigation water and greenhouse media samples for entry and analysis. Duties include maintaining equipment, cleaning duties, and adhering to attendance requirements.

This is a multi-shift role: 1st (9am-5pm) and 2nd (2pm-10pm). You will perform routine sample handling, grinding preparation, and storage management while supporting lab technicians and ensuring safety and protocol

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in basic math and counting.
• Naturally organized with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to the workplace.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide sample lineup, stamping and preparation of soil for the drying process.
• Insert QC samples into daily laboratory run according to SOP.
• Identify samples needing special tests or problems.
• Monitor drying to start grinding on time; prepare soil cups for trays.
• Stage soil trays for morning testing by lab technicians.
• Maintain and update samples in short/long term storage and decontaminate per SOP.

Skills

Basic math

Organized

Reliable transportation

Stand for long periods

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

AgSource is seeking a Seasonal Production Associate for our Lincoln Lab location. You will process soil, plant tissue, irrigation water and greenhouse media samples for entry and analysis. Duties include maintaining equipment, cleaning duties, and adhering to attendance requirements.

This is a multi-shift role: 1st (9am-5pm) and 2nd (2pm-10pm). You will perform routine sample handling, grinding preparation, and storage management while supporting lab technicians and ensuring safety and protocol