Description
Summary:
The Lab Technician will process and analyze environmental media, primarily compost, performing physical, chemical, and microbiological lab tests.
Highlights:
1. Perform basic physical, chemical, and microbiological lab tests
2. Operate and maintain lab equipment
3. Opportunity to learn and follow lab safety protocols
Position: Lab Technician
Basic Function:
• The processing and analysis of environmental media (primarily compost and compost feedstocks)
Specific Duties:
• Prepare environmental media samples for testing
• Perform basic physical, chemical, and microbiological lab tests on environmental media
• Operate and maintain lab equipment
• Periodic cleaning of labware and proper disposal of processed samples
• Basic data entry and recordkeeping
Knowledge/Skills Required:
• Basic (high school or better) knowledge of math, chemistry, and biology
• Ability to carefully, conscientiously, and efficiently follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to learn and follow lab safety protocols
• Ability to periodically lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to work while standing for more than half a work day
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks with precision
• Ability to coordinate and work well with others
• Lab experience a plus but not required