Cottonseed QA Technician in Bapchule, AZ

Worker Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 06:00-14:30. Schedule will change in September to M-F 12-hours shift.
• Saturday work will begin in November: 08:00-12:00 or 09:00-13:00, Potential total hours for the week is 65 hours dependent on work load.
• Schedule is subjective to change due to business needs.

Duties:

• This position is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Lab Supervisor to complete any necessary activities to test fuzzy cottonseed, processed, and carryover cottonseed for quality standards.
• Key emphasis will be placed on performing tests which may include but not limited to: Truck Sampling, Moisture, Temperature, Free Fatty Acid, Genetic Purity, Visual Mechanical Damage, Adventitious Presence, Seed Count, pH, Seed Appearance, Data Verification, and DNA testing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tests for extended time periods following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI).
• Ability to work near/with other workers on daily basis.
• Responsible for maintaining clean work area.
• Follow safe work practices.
• Testing workstation require standing, climbing up and down stairs, bending, reaching, repetitive movements.
• Contact with industrial equipment such as hydraulic presses, vacuum samplers, autoclaves, seed dryers, shakers, cotton seed de-linting sink, magnification devices, ovens, dishwashers, blenders/blades, moisture/temp meters, seed counters, centrifuges, and pipettes.
• Labware to consist of glass beakers, test tubes, micro-centrifuge tubes, petri dishes, pipette tips, and well plates.
• Safe handling of lab chemicals such as buffers, acid, oil, alcohol, seed treatments, and cleaning solvents.
• Individuals will work primarily in indoor lab environment, positions will periodically work in the Cotton Plant QA Lab.
• PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, safety boots, and hardhat) is required and provided. Cross-training in the Plant Quality Assurance Lab will be required.
• Must be comfortable working in both lab and plant setting.
• Background in biology, lab experience, or agriculture experience preferred.

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