Temporary Hops Laboratory Technician

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture seeks four temporary Hops Laboratory Technicians for the Hops Lab in Boise. Work is part-time, up to 40 hours weekly, with potential overtime and weekend shifts, starting Aug 17, 2026 and ending around Oct 23, 2026.

No benefits are provided; compensation is $17.00 per hour. Typical duties include sampling, leaf/stem/seed analysis, data logging, and maintaining lab supplies.

Qualifications

• Ability to use magnifying tools.
• Fine motor skills to separate hop materials.
• Wear a face mask around fine particulates.
• Exposure to plant smells.
• Physical ability to sit for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Can work in extreme cold/heat and noisy environments.
• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions and maintain logs.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Check in samples using lab and USDA hop forms.
• Divide hops into leaf, stem, and seed samples.
• Operate vibratory sieve for leaf and stem components.
• Prepare seed samples by baking, grinding, and counting seeds.
• Weigh components and calculate percentages.
• Complete hop analysis paperwork and pack samples for field staff.
• Maintain a clean, efficient laboratory workspace.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Face mask required

Stamina for long shifts

Lift up to 25 lbs

Good documentation

Flexible schedule

Magnifying tools

Tools

Magnifying tools

Job description

Temporary Hops Laboratory Technician - 25054

USA:ID:Boise | Laboratory | Part Time Not Benefit Eligible

17.00 - 17.00 USD per hour

Description

“Dedicated to Advancing, Protecting and Promoting Idaho Agriculture with a Balanced Approach to Industry and Consumers”

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for four (4) temporary Hops Field Lab Technicians in the Hops Lab for the Bureau of Food Safety, Hemp and Hops.

This is a temporary position with up to 40 hours a week and may include holidays and weekends.

This position has an approximate start date of August 17, 2026, and ends approximately October 23, 2026.

This position does not have benefits.

The hired Hops Laboratory Technician will work a maximum of 40 hours a week. This may include working holidays and weekends with potential for overtime. Any overtime will be pre-approved by the supervisor. During most weeks, Hop Laboratory Technicians will be required to work five, eight-hour days from approximately 7:00am – 3:00pm. Hops Laboratory Technicians will be scheduled five days between Monday through Friday.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This non-classified position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Example of Duties

INITIAL TRAINING:

• Checking in samples by filling out ISDA lab and USDA hop forms.
• Use a mechanical divider to separate hops into representative samples for leaf, stem and seed analysis.
• Use of mechanical vibratory station to sieve leaf and stem components.
• Prepare seed sample by baking, grinding, sifting then counting the number of seeds.
• Identify leaf stem and seed components.
• Using an analytical scale to weigh and then calculate leaf, stem and seed percentages.
• Complete hop analysis paperwork including percentage calculations.
• Package Hop retention sample for each lot.
• Pack and prepare hops inspection supplies for field staff.
• Maintain a clean and efficient workspace.

Minimum Qualifications

These qualifications are mandatory requirements

• Ability to use magnifying tools.
• Possessing fine motor skills to separate Hops materials.
• Wearing a face mask in the presence of fine air particulates.
• Being exposed to strong plant smells.
• With or without reasonable accommodation, physical ability to:
• Sitting for long prolonged periods of time.
• Work in extreme cold and heat, wet and humid environments around dirt, fumes, poorly ventilated areas, noise and orders.
• Collect, lift and carry samples weighing up to 25lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Intermittently bend, squat, twist, and reach above shoulder level.

Ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions and accurately complete project logs and other required documentation.
• Write or print neatly and legibly.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include working 10-hour shifts and weekends.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,

Please contact us at:

[e-mail] or at [phone]

EEO/ADA/Veteran’s Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements or for the recruiting process, please contact ISDA's HR Department at [e-mail] or at [phone].

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.