Lab Technician

Colorado State University•Denver, CO

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with the receiving, preparation, and analysis of soil, water, and plant samples. The role also involves customer service, communicating with clientele about their needs and inquiries regarding lab services. The position requires the ability to complete tasks independently and meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and manual dexterity for various tasks.

Requirements

A B.S. Degree in the field of soil science, or closely related field
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate experience in analyses for soil, water, and/or plant samples
Demonstrated computer skills and standard computer software (Microsoft Office)
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with or without direct supervision.
Demonstrated customer service skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which include: some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) on a frequent basis and will require manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling.

Nice To Haves

M.S. Degree(s) must be in the field of soil science, or closely related field, with an emphasis in soil fertility, chemistry and/or soil health
Demonstrate strong understanding of water and soil analyses principles, methodologies, and procedures
Experience processing soil, water, plant, and manure/compost samples
Experience using equipment and instruments such as soil and plant grinders, balances, ovens, sieves, shakers, pH and EC probes, ICP, IC, Elementar Analyzers, Titrator, and multi-channel pipettes
Experience in designing and conducting research experiments, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
Experience with recommending management decisions based on testing results
Demonstrated personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Aid in receiving, book-inning and sorting samples based on analyses requested and coordinating testing activities with other lab personnel (20%)
Aids in the preparation (grinding, drying, weight) of soil, plant, and manure/compost for analytical testing (20%)
Perform sample analysis activities, data collection, and recording (40%)
Communicate with clientele about their needs, aid with inquiries about lab services (20%)