Dairy Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a Dairy Laboratory Scientist in the Laboratory Services Division. This position (PIN #04000623) is in state government, located in Oklahoma City, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The hourly pay for this position is up to $25.51 based on education and experience. Position Description: This Dairy Laboratory Scientist position is responsible for the testing and analysis of microbiological and/or chemical testing of milk, meat, water and food products.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic principles and practical applications of chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and/or related laboratory specialties; testing procedures and equipment; of instruments and test apparatus; of the purpose of the chemical analysis being performed and of the materials being analyzed.
- Ability is required to operate laboratory equipment, to write technical reports and to apply laboratory safety procedures.
- Education and Experience requirements for entry at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science.
- Must obtain certification as a Dairy Analyst in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dairy Program and attend training given by the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN).
Responsibilities
- Analyzes food, water, soil, waste, and other agricultural samples to determine levels of compliance with state and federal regulations or applicable specifications.
- Access specimens/samples for acceptability for testing.
- Record information in the laboratory database relative to specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen/sample referral.
- Provide consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing ordered and the interpretation of test results.
- Manipulate potentially hazardous specimens/samples and analytic reagents in a safe and responsible manner within the laboratory setting.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain safety equipment, as needed.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, and periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affect test performance.
- Maintains all equipment related to analysis within the laboratory.
- Maintains supply inventories necessary to perform all laboratory analyses.
- Evaluates and prepares reports on the results of analysis and studies.
Benefits
- comprehensive Benefits Package
- generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
