Laboratory Technician

Working in seed quality testing laboratory with a focus on vigor and viability germination testing. 

With guidance from supervision and within established procedures

• Conducts routine research laboratory activities
• Information/data management activities or operates small scale production equipment in support of research and development
• Identifies and suggests improvements in methods
• Plans projects of limited duration and scope
• Troubleshoots when erroneous or unexpected results occur

Responsible for

• Producing research experimental results
• Information/data management results
• Assembling and configuring of small scale production equipment and control systems utilizing a variety of techniques
• Effectively documenting findings and communicating results
• Place germination tests in different growth environments.
• Conduct seed corn kernel sizing in production like environment
• Perform sample aspiration
• Evaluate samples for purity and quality
• Evaluate seedlings according to testing criteria
• Plant germination tests by shaking and sorting kernels onto germination substrate
• Place germination tests in different growth environments

Qualifications

• Must have a strong attention to detail during repetitive activities
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols
• Be willing and able to stand for extended periods and lift 50 pounds

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