Lab Technician - Don Plant (Pocatello, ID)

Simplot • Pocatello, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician (QA/QC) conducts routine laboratory analyses of fertilizer products and related materials for the Don Plant. The role tests fertilizer products, raw materials, intermediate process-control streams, and water samples, and reports verified results. Technicians work as part of a team and may also serve as the laboratory’s sole point of contact. The lab team supports laboratory coverage of up to 24/7.

The position uses laboratory equipment and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), prepares chemical solutions and reagents, maintains a clean and safe work area, and makes minor equipment repairs. After training, the technician may work alone up to 40% of the time. Some overtime, rotating weekends, and extended hours as needed are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of related experience or training.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with operators and managers.
• Attention to technical details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and extended hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education, such as a 2- or 4-year degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fertilizer products, raw materials, and intermediate process-control streams by weighing, preparing, measuring, and calculating samples using standard methods.
• Use laboratory equipment, including P2O5 auto analyzers, ICP-OES for metals analysis, automated titrators, rapid distillation for NH3-N, a grinding mill, and a pH meter.
• Verify test results using trending and standard reference materials, then report the verified results.
• Use LIMS to log samples, capture test data and results, and create laboratory reports, including certificates of analysis (COAs).
• Prepare chemical solutions, standards, and reagents for laboratory quality control and plant operators.
• Analyze water samples for regulatory requirements.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized, including cleaning glassware, counters, and surfaces.
• Make minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
• Work rotating weekends and extended hours as needed, and work alone up to 40% of the time after training.

What This Job Offers

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