Lab Technician I
Memphis, TN, US, 38133
This position is required to be on-site.
As the name implies, Waypoint Analytical is the company that you have been trying to find. Waypoint Analytical is the nation's largest agricultural and environmental laboratory network, with locations across North America.
When you join the Waypoint Team you can feel the chemistry. There is a passion that can only be unlocked and shared in a diverse culture of collaborative teamwork, where science and service intersect to make us proud of what we provide.
Waypoint Analytical offers passionate people from all walks-of-life opportunities to be part of something special. You may have the goal of helping to feed the world, protect our environment, or offer scientifically sound solutions to complex problems.
Waypoint Analytical is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nutrien, LTD.
The Organic Preparation Laboratory Technician will be responsible for supporting the Organic Laboratory by following methodologies and performing extractions for the Organics department.
What you will do:
- Prepare and extract samples for a wide variety of testing procedures.
- Follow the outlined methodologies and Standard Operating Procedures for the tests assigned.
- Document activities and report results in a concise and accurate manner.
- Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory equipment and areas.
- Organize and store samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
- Other duties as required.
What you will bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in an environmental laboratory is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of analytical methods, instruments, general lab practices, and lab safety is a plus.
- Exceptional time management and communication skills required.
Waypoint Analytical is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Waypoint Analytical policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Nearest Major Market: Memphis