Job Description
Job Description
Position Definition :
The position will perform important tasks related to : basic standardized water quality testing and calculations; laboratory quality assurance and quality control;
basic laboratory safety and housekeeping protocols.
Essential Functions :
- The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
- Assisting laboratory technicians with physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of water.
- Collecting and preserving plant samples; preparing chemical solutions, reagents and bacteriological media.
- Performing laboratory housekeeping.
- Entering data into word processing and spreadsheet documents.
- Maintaining logs, filing and organizing.
- Being detail oriented.
- Communicating effectively with staff, vendors and public.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a High School Diploma or certified equivalent (GED).
- Be currently enrolled / attending an accredited post-secondary institution studying Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely-related field.
- Be available to work 15-20 hours per week during the year for the duration of the internship.
- Possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
Ability to :
- Deal well with an odorous environment and handling malodorous samples.
- Remain standing for extended periods of time.
- Perform basic math calculations.
- Use modern computer software applications.
- Work weekends and holidays.
- Lift and carry sampling equipment safely.
- Perform repetitive motions for an extended period of time.
Conditions of Work :
During the course of performing the functions of this position, the employee may encounter the
following conditions :
Working indoors and / or outdoors, temperature changes, dust, fumes / smoke / gases, chemicals, noise, computer monitor use, blood borne pathogens, solvents, odors or noxious fumes, workingalone or with other individuals.
The hiring range for this position is $20 to $22 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.
Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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