Agricultural Technician II-Laboratory Technician II (Lead)

State of North Carolina•Donald Eaddy Wake, NC

2d•$31,200 - $49,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nematode Assay Laboratory at the Agronomic Division in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is pleased to announce the opening of an Agricultural Technician II Lead position. You will work in a fast-paced, team environment as a laboratory technician in the Nematode assay lab. The primary purpose of the position is to receive and prepare samples for microscopic assay, train temporary employees, and coordinate workflow.

Requirements

Knowledge of good laboratory and safety practices.
Ability to express technical information clearly, both orally and in writing, when reporting results and explaining procedures to others.
Ability to sustain attention to detail for long periods of time.
Ability to sit for long periods of time using a microscope.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in the general care and management of animals or crops, or laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift trays and boxes weighing up to ~50 lbs.
Push heavy carts of soil
Operate a pallet jack and forklift (training provided)
Move pallets of sample boxes
Stand for extended periods of time
Perform activities involving repetitive motion of hands and wrists.

Responsibilities

Assisting clients with sample submissions
Checking in laboratory samples
Using a computer-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to log samples
Extract nematodes from soil, roots, wood chips, foliage, or any other plant material for identification and counting.