Agriculture Technician - Lubbock, Tx

Description:
Agriculture Technician - Lubbock, TXThis position is responsible for assisting the QC group to complete necessary activities to conduct sampling and test cottonseed for quality standards in raw and processed forms. Key emphasis will be placed on performing tests which may include but not limited to: Sampling, Moisture, Temperature, Free Fatty Acid, Genetic Purity, Visual Mechanical Damage, Adventitious Presence, Seed Count, pH, Seed Appearance, Warm and Cool Germinations, Data Verification and DNA testing.Individuals will work primarily in indoor lab environment for scheduled shift, but some positions may on occasion work in warehouse setting to perform warehouse duties as needed and utilize industrial sampling equipment. Majority of testing requires standing at work stations.Responsible for maintaining clean work area. PPE is required and provided. Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tests for extended time periods following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Ability to work near/with other workers on daily basis. Standard work schedule is M-F 8-5 (late October - December workload requires 2nd shift from 3-11) with some overtime and Saturday work required.
Labor Category Scientific Additional Description Shift: 7am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday during the carryover season.
Cottonseed QA Technician, Lubbock, TX
This position is responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Lab Manager and Lab Supervisor to complete any necessary activities to test fuzzy, processed, and carryover cottonseed for quality standards. This position is responsible for sampling and testing cotton seed during two separate seasons of the crop year.
Our first season consists of sampling all retuned processed seed at our distribution center during our summer months. Key emphasis will be placed on properly sampling bulk boxes and bags of cotton seed. Sampling will primarily take place in our distribution center. The QA Technician will be expected to follow guidance from Client leads on how to properly sample processed seed lots and how to inspect the seed lots for visually quality issues.
Our second season consists of sampling and testing truckloads of fuzzy cotton seed in a lab setting. Key emphasis will be placed on performing tests in the lab which may include but is not limited to Moisture, Temperature, Free Fatty Acid, Genetic Purity, Visual Mechanical Damage, Adventitious Presence, Seed Count, pH, Seed Appearance, and Warm and Cool Germinations. Background in biology, lab experience, or agriculture experience preferred. Are you hiring a former Client (or past Client acquisition) employee? N/A PSI Assessment N/A Medical Clearances Required No - drug screen only Audiometry No Benzene No Butadiene No Blood Draw and Urinalysis (Quest P2103) No ChE Inhib. Pesticides No Chest X-Ray No Chromium No Confined Space No Cotton Dust No Crystalline Silica No Diisocyanates No DOT Driver No Education Background Screening No EKG No Ethylene Oxide No First Responder No Formaldehyde No Hazwoper No Hearing Conversation Examination No Hepatitis B Vaccination No Inorganic Lead No Methemoglobin No Methylene Chloride No Mobile Equipment Operator No MSHA No MVR Check No Nickel No Non-Dot Drug Screen (Quest test #2817) No OSHA No Periodic Health Evaluation (History and Physical) No Platinum No Pre-placement Medical History and Physical Examination No Respirator (NotSCBA) No Respirator (SCBA) No Safety Council No Spirometry No TWIC No Visual Acuity No Other (No Value)
Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote? No Shore Options Available for this Position Onshore Only
Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 4,160.00