Lab Technician 1

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Remarkable teamwork, customer service, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage difficult or emotional situations, meet commitments, and respond promptly to customer needs, resolve questions, complaints, and concerns immediately.

The ability to ethically analyze data and report results with integrity.

The ability to focus, pay attention to details, monitor work for accuracy, and execute repetitive motions.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to be flexible, manage change, and meet deadlines.

Prompt and regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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. Agricultural and laboratory operations knowledge and experience is preferred. Education in a science and/or agriculturally related area of study is preferred. Experience using MS Office suite of products is required. Proficient computer operation skills and the ability to learn various software programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

COMPUTER SKILLS

The individual should be proficient in their use of a personal computer and must be able to perform tasks using Windows-based software, knowledge of Microsoft Office and the internet.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Critical thinking/analytical, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages, and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards and take appropriate precautions.