Part-Time Lab Assistant $18.75

Description

The Part-time Lab Assistant position is responsible for accurate handling and documenting and performing testing of soybeans, soybean meal, hulls, pellets, oils and by products along with process samples. Under the direction and supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Lab Assistant will work independently throughout their weekend shift. Estimated hours are Saturday and Sunday from 6am-2pm.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety

1. Keep safety at the forefront through compliance, training, identifying potential hazards, reporting incidents, knowing emergency response procedures and actively participate in continuous improvement.
2. Comply with SDSP’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) food safety program and polices.

People

1. Develop collaborative relationships with all internal departments and supporting teams.
2. Professionally interact and clearly communicate with internal and external customers.
3. Communicate any problems that may occur and participate in problem solving.

Production

1. Learn and use all lab equipment, chemicals, and day-to-day operations of the laboratory.
2. Perform and complete all lab procedures as assigned in accordance with standard lab practices (AOCS methods/SOP’s), with demonstration of the procedure and standby assistance as needed.
3. Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret lab results and reports which may include performing mathematical equations to arrive at accurate results.
4. Accurately input data into software and generate reports; ability to use excel and learn new software.
5. Report any changes in equipment performance or chemical interactions to the lab manager.
6. Consistently and accurately perform work while multi-tasking and meeting deadlines for lab results.
7. Use balances with accuracy and neatness when weighing out samples.
8. Basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.