Soil Chemistry Technician II: Fast-Paced Lab & Mentoring

Nipro Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Chemistry Technician II for its Soil Testing Laboratory. You will perform high-volume analytical testing on soil samples to provide fertility recommendations while maintaining safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related degree with lab experience, can work with minimal supervision, and will train junior staff while ensuring accurate data and records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences with related chemistry coursework and lab experience.
• Two years of related chemistry laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform complex laboratory tests and procedures and guide junior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication of results and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., stand for long periods, repetitive wrist/hand movements.

Responsibilities

• Subsampling soil samples using volumetric scoops.
• Weighing soil samples on an analytical balance.
• Extracting nutrients from soil samples.
• Operating ICP-OES instruments.
• Determining soil pH and electrical conductivity.
• Conducting UV/Vis spectroscopy analysis.
• Using LIMS for data entry and retrieval.
• Training and mentoring junior technicians.
• Maintaining records and labware cleanliness.
• Adhering to SOPs and safety protocols.

Skills

Lab techniques

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in chemical/biological/environmental sciences

Two years related chemistry laboratory experience

Tools

ICP-OES instrumentation

UV/Vis spectroscopy

LIMS

Analytical balance

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Chemistry Technician II for its Soil Testing Laboratory. You will perform high-volume analytical testing on soil samples to provide fertility recommendations while maintaining safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related degree with lab experience, can work with minimal supervision, and will train junior staff while ensuring accurate data and records.