Production Technician Intake (Emeryville)

Join EarthOptics as a Production Technician - Intake!

Our mission is to be the leading soil information company delivering maps that growers farmers ranchers and other stakeholders use to cost-effectively increase yields and improve soil health and the climate. We are creating a future where traditional sampling methods are obsolete.

At EarthOptics we are combining cutting-edge genomic analysis data science microbiology and remote sensing to revolutionize agriculture. Our mission is to help farmers and ranchers sustainably increase their yields and feed the growing world through all things soil. We are a growing company with a passion for soil health innovative technologies and supporting all within the food value chain. We currently have 100 individuals spread across 20 states and two countries and they come from all walks of life industries and experiences. We are deeply focused on building the future of AgTech and sustainability and helping the worldsee soil differently.

Our Production Technician - Intake will join our Emeryville CA Lab team to impact our mission through individual contributor responsibilities. As a Production Technician on our Intake team you will be responsible for supporting the Emeryville laboratory by receiving documenting organizing and routing incoming soil samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). This role is responsible for maintaining sample identity and traceability identifying and escalating receiving issues and ensuring samples are directed to the appropriate downstream workflow. During periods of lower intake volume the technician will also support dry-soil processing and other laboratory production activities. This position requires accuracy adaptability and effective collaboration in a fast-paced high-throughput environment.

Regardless of the role our team embraces learning craves collaboration and is driven by a fast-paced environment. If you resonate with our values and goals we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every requirement. You could be the perfect fit for this role or future opportunities.

The digs:

• Job Type: Part-Time Non-Exempt Temporary to Regular Part-Time after 90-days based on performance and business needs
• Work Location: This is an onsite position in our Emeryville CA office and laboratory
• Schedule: The role is 30 hours per week and operations may occur 7 days a week during peak season. Employees may be scheduled for day evening and weekend shifts. Actual days worked will vary based on operational needs.
• Target Start Date: August 31 2026
• Compensation: $22.00 per hour

What youll cultivate as a Production Technician - Intake:(Your responsibilities)

• Receive inspect organize and log incoming soil samples into the laboratory information system ensuring accurate identification and traceability.
• Sort label and route samples to the appropriate processing workflows while maintaining quality chain of custody and documentation standards.
• Identify and resolve routine sample discrepancies escalating complex issues and coordinating with laboratory production and project teams as needed.
• Operate and maintain intake equipment workspaces and supplies while following all safety quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an orderly intake queue and prioritize samples according to operational needs.
• Support downstream soil processing activities including drying homogenization subsampling labeling storage and other production tasks to maintain efficient laboratory operations.
• Support other laboratory and production activities as operational needs require.

Are you our soil-mate Youll bloom in this role if you have experience in:(Your qualifications)

• High school diploma required.
• 1 years of experience working in a manufacturing production or other similar fast-paced environment.
• Ability to accurately follow sample receiving labeling documentation and routing procedures while maintaining sample traceability.
• Strong attention to detail organization and accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to identify and escalate sample discrepancies including damaged mislabeled or nonconforming samples.
• Basic computer skills and experience with barcode scanners label printers and data entry.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Ability to safely operate laboratory equipment and follow quality safety and regulatory procedures.
• Comfort working with dusty soil samples damaged packaging regulated soil and samples requiring special handling with appropriate training and PPE.
• While performing duties of this job you will be required to stand walk sit reach with hands and arms stoop or kneel talk and hear and use fingers and hands.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • This job will be performed in a Lab environment; dress is casual and Protective Personal Equipment is supplied as well as lab coats.

**We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Although not required wed love to see roots in:

• Prior experience in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Prior experience working in a soil processing lab environmental lab production lab or similar high-throughput environment.

Aside from the green we can offer you:

• 401k Plan Employer Match up to 4%
• Accrued paid time off
• Candidate Referral Program
• Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Regular opportunities to give feedback on our benefits offerings

How we stay grounded:

Although we have teammates working in the field in-office and at home we aim to create a cohesive diverse and enriching environment for all of our employees. We embrace different tools to enhance our workflows and communicate intentionally both live and asynchronously. A few quick facts you should know:

• We rely on Slack to communicate. Although there are a variety of team-specific systems to facilitate your work this is our primary!
• We love both food and emojis at EarthOptics. If hired youll come to love (and use many) taco and donut emojis.
• Instead of values we believe in actionable cultural concepts. Collectively we hold one another to act and give feedback with these concepts in mind. Ours are autonomy accountability collaboration customer centricity grit and grace.

Inclusion and Diversity at EarthOptics:

At EarthOptics we embrace diversity and equality and stand against any form of discrimination or harassment. We base all hiring and promotion decisions on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race color religion gender gender identity national origin age marital status parental status veteran status or disability.

We are deeply committed to welcoming and including every qualified individual. As a part of this commitment we ensure that persons with disabilities have access to reasonable accommodations. If you require assistance during the job application or interview process need support to perform essential job functions or seek other benefits and privileges of employment please reach out to us at .

Required Experience:

Junior IC