LAB TECHNICIAN 1

ServiTech, Inc. • Amarillo, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1975, ServiTech has provided industry-leading agronomic services to help growers measure fertility, tailor inputs, and optimize yields. The Lab Technician 1 plays a vital role in our mission by maintaining procedural integrity, ensuring high-quality, reliable results, and supporting the overall efficiency of the lab. The analytical results produced directly affect our customers' bottom line and are critical to the safety of natural resources, the environment, and animal life.

Requirements

• 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.
• A valid driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.
• Proficient in performing tasks using Windows-based software and the Internet, alongside proficiency in Google Workspace.
• The ability to ethically analyze data, report results with integrity, monitor work for accuracy, and execute repetitive motions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and work with statistical inference.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read technical procedures, write reports, and effectively present information to managers, clients, or the public.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to assess workplace hazards quickly, troubleshoot standard problems, and resolve customer concerns promptly.
• Prompt and regular attendance, flexibility to manage change, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, or operate a computer for long periods.
• Requires frequent lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, plus depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to varying noise levels, vibrations, all weather conditions, hazardous/caustic chemicals, and various odors including manure.
• Strict adherence to all safety policies and programs is mandatory.
• Hours fluctuate based on peak seasons, requiring long days, weeks, and months as needed.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Travel is required as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level testing across all areas of the laboratory and operate standard instrumentation.
• Responsible for routine maintenance and housekeeping duties as directed to support overall lab efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with team members and Laboratory Management to ensure successful operational workflow and customer success.
• Continuously develop new skills to contribute effectively to the Laboratory team.
• Maintain professionalism by prioritizing safety, quality assurance, efficiency, and proactive troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED