DHI Milk Lab Technician 1 - Second Shift

DAIRY ONE COOPERATIVE INC•Ithaca, NY

5d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

DHI (Dairy Herd Improvement) Lab Technician I is an entry-level laboratory position. Technicians are assigned to one area or a limited number of functions and develop competence in basic laboratory procedures, workflow, instrument operation, and safety protocols. Typical work includes washing milk sample vials and preparing them for reuse, preparing samples for testing by sorting, weighing, and measuring, and mixing simple chemical solutions. The position focuses on meeting production and turnaround-time standards and is performed under close supervision. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST. Work is performed in a laboratory with exposure to some chemicals and occasional noise; protective safety equipment may be required. The work requires close mental and visual attention to control machines or processes at a rapid pace with coordination. Physical activities include frequent hand and wrist use and repetitive motions, regular standing, walking, and reaching, occasional stooping, crouching, and bending, and occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of prior work experience following specific protocols or instructions.

Responsibilities

Sort, scan, and record incoming samples.
Prepare samples for further testing or processing.
Prepare sample vials for cleaning.
Handle and prepare chemicals required for testing or cleaning.
Operate laboratory instruments according to standard operating procedures.
Perform instrument start-up and shut-down procedures at the beginning and end of each shift.
Clean equipment according to laboratory protocol.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area and laboratory.
Assist with instrument upkeep and maintenance as needed.
Participate in laboratory-specific and organizational training, including safety and annual anti-harassment training.