Seasonal Laboratory Technician

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SUMMARY

The Seasonal Laboratory Technician will assist with routine laboratory tests and sample preparation. This position is part time and seasonal with employment tentatively through March 2022.

REPORTING LINE

Directly reports to the appropriate Laboratory Supervisor

JOB FUNCTIONS

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

• Prepare, label, plant, process, treat and file samples.
• Harvest plant tissue and prepare gels and other materials for testing
• Troubleshoot and monitor for irregularities in seed or seedling test results, media, temperatures, equipment and facilities.
• Assist with keeping laboratory area and equipment clean and organized.
• Perform general laboratory duties.
• Insure quality and confidentiality of client and company information and take an active role in updating Quality System.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises others: No

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School degree or GED

Preferred:

• Agricultural background.
• Experience in laboratory work.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English
• Mathematical Skills: Basic
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Must be well organized.
• Must be able to manage numbers mentally.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to regularly lift 15-30 pounds.
• Must be dependable and able to attend work regularly.
• Ability to work independently, often under time-sensitive situations, within a team environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to display a strong sense of urgency and good judgment.

TRAVEL

• No travel required.

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a standard seed laboratory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical/Sensory Demands Frequency Requirements:

• Stand - Constantly
• Move or traverse - Constantly
• Sit - Occasionally
• Use hands - Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms - Constantly
• Climb or balance - None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Frequently
• Talk/hear - Frequently
• Taste/Smell - None
• Lift/carry/push or pull - Frequently
• Lift/carry/push or pull up to 30 pounds

Vision Requirement:

• Ability to see color

Auditory Requirements:

• No special auditory requirements

WORK CONDITIONS / EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Location of the Job: Brookings, SD, USA

Work Schedule:

For Non-Exempt roles:

• Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours may be necessary occasionally based on work load.

Environmental Conditions Requirements:

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Constantly
• Work in high, precarious places - None
• Fumes or airborne particles - Occasionally
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - Occasionally
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - Occasionally
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• Bio-hazard – Occasionally

Noise level:

• Moderate to loud noise (examples: light manufacturing environment, indoor planting equipment, foot traffic)

Other Physical/Work Environmental Exposures:

• None

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SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status a s a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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