LAB TECH 1

ServiTech, Inc. • Dodge City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1975, ServiTech, Inc. has relied on the most current technologies, research, and science to make productive and profitable recommendations for thousands of growers on millions of acres. Three ServiTech laboratory facilities compliment industry agronomic services to measure fertility, tailor field inputs and increase yields. The professionals at ServiTech understand that analytical results received from the laboratory are used to make decisions that affect the customers’ bottom line. Each individual sample is considered as an important part of a producer’s total management process. The Lab Technician 1 will effectively contribute to the laboratory team by providing excellent service and fulfilling the daily responsibilities within the lab to ensure improved efficiencies, productivity, quality assurance, profitability, problem resolution, and to establish reliability and convenience for customers of ServiTech. This position is critical to the safety of animals’ lives, natural resources, and the environment!

Requirements

• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to focus and pay attention to details.
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality.
• Mastery of fundamental laboratory work protocols.
• Ability to process tests within a workgroup.
• Ability to learn and follow multi-step detailed testing protocols.
• Ability to make relevant observations based on the data set.
• Ability to responsibly and accurately record data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to serve internal and external customers’ needs.
• Proficient computer operation skills and the ability to learn various software programs.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages, and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards and take appropriate precautions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using MS Office suite of products is required.
• A valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Proficient in their use of a personal computer and must be able to perform tasks using Windows-based software, knowledge of Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking/analytical, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Agricultural and laboratory operations knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Education in a science and/or agriculturally related area of study is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cleaning within the lab, and maintenance of equipment as directed.
• Accurate and efficient completion of laboratory work.
• Learning and following multi-step detailed testing protocols.
• Making relevant observations based on the data set.
• Responsibly and accurately recording data.
• Serving internal and external customers’ needs.
• Working with other ServiTech team members, the Laboratory Manager, and/or the Chief Laboratory Officer to ensure growth and success.
• Continuously learning and developing the necessary skills to contribute to the laboratory team.
• Demonstrating a professional image by proactively taking responsibility, troubleshooting/problem solving, working individually and as a team, and successfully ensuring quality, productivity, efficiency, and safety.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees