Soil Chemistry Technician I

Agriculture & Consumer Services; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Chemistry Technician I to join the Soil Testing Lab, analyzing soil samples and providing fertility recommendations based on results.

The role involves subsampling, weighing, nutrient extraction, pH and conductivity measurement, and UV/Vis spectroscopy in a high-volume lab setting. Associate degree required; standard 6:00 am–3:00 pm hours with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in chemical/biological/environmental sciences or related chemistry lab coursework.

Responsibilities

• Subsampling soil samples using volumetric scoops.
• Weighing soil samples on an analytical balance.
• Extracting nutrients from soil samples.
• Determining soil pH and electrical conductivity.
• Conducting UV/Vis spectroscopy analysis.

Skills

Soil analysis

LIMS usage

Laboratory safety

Data recording

Education

Associate's degree in chemical/biological/environmental sciences

Tools

Analytical balance

UV/Vis spectroscopy

Job description

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Chemistry Technician I to join the Soil Testing Lab, analyzing soil samples and providing fertility recommendations based on results.

The role involves subsampling, weighing, nutrient extraction, pH and conductivity measurement, and UV/Vis spectroscopy in a high-volume lab setting. Associate degree required; standard 6:00 am–3:00 pm hours with possible overtime.