SST Associate Scientist I
SST Associate Scientist I
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Job Description
The SST Associate Scientist I shall assist other SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties. The SST Associate Scientist I shall be responsible for ensuring quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities and Duties
General:
- Communicate effectively internally and externally.
- Work cooperatively.
- Propose and communicate process improvements for technical area.
- Participate in general laboratory maintenance.
- Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion in all processes in a given area.
- Follow work instructions and direct sample flow for efficiency.
- Perform sample analysis and document results.
- Participate in lab and equipment maintenance.
- Communicate inventory needs to appropriate staff.
- Communicate sample/test issues to appropriate responsible manager.
- Identify and report any opportunities to improve efficiency customer satisfaction and quality.
- Perform their assigned tasks according to company procedures and work instructions in the most cost-effective way.
- May be required to sit for 8 hours; May be required to stand for 8 hours.
Specific:
- Ensure ALL goals are met for the day and encourage others to meet their goals as well.
- Will perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow AOSA Canada or ISTA rules depending on testing requested.
- Performs tasks as defined by lab manager.
- Be able to drive the process and motivate individuals to get the work done.
- Ensure the consistent and repeatability of results in a timely fashion.
- Propose and communicate process improvements for planting and/or evaluation.
- Be able to evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests).
- Maintain appropriate inventory and organizing supplies.
- Based on years of experience be able to guide or assist newer staff with questions.
- Direct newer staff in the right direction if the answer of the question is unknown.
- Ensure accurate and efficient execution of work instructions.
- Minimize the number of mistakes made throughout the workday/week.
- Reliable work schedule.
- During the months of October through March may be requested to work (but not required) at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager in maintaining the SST lab.
Qualifications :
- Must have authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship including OPT
- Must be located in commutable distance to River Falls WI. Must work on site at 507 Highland Drive River Falls WI 54022. Relocation if required is at employee expense
- Must have good attention to detail ability to effectively work in a team environment
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn to use lab specific hardware and software as needed
- Must be accepting of starting pay at $17.25 for full time employment.
Education/Experience:
HS degree recommended with an aptitude for science.
Certificates/Licenses:
Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists is recommended.
Skills:
Attention to detail ability to maintain focus mental addition and subtraction computer operation including email and LIMS. Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines for test completion be self- motivated understand priorities willingness to learn new things gets along with team members takes the initiative and be flexible.
Additional Information :
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p
What we offer:
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
