Regulatory Laboratory Technician - Producer Payments - Full-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Ithaca, NY/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div divstrongEducation Level/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;2 Year Degree/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$21.00 - $21.00 Hourly/div divstrongTravel Percentage/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;None/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Any/div /div h4Description/h4h2strongspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"JOB SUMMARY/span/span/strong/h2 p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"The Regulatory Lab Technician operates testing equipment using approved protocols to analyze milk samples for a variety of components. Maintains smooth operation of equipment by calibrating machines or performing hourly checks, mixing and adding chemicals, and performing approved maintenance and repair. Accuracy, attention to detail, dependability and the ability to work as part of a team are essential to success in this position. /span/p p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"The shift for this position is Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00am to 2:30pm./span/p h2span style="font-size:12pt"strongESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/strong/span/h2 table cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none" tbody tr td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:1px solid #999999; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:1px solid #999999; width:127px" pspan style="font-size:12pt"% of total effort/span/p /td td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:1px solid #999999; width:468px" p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"Duties/span/p /td /tr tr td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:1px solid #999999; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:127px" pspan style="font-size:12pt"30%/span/p /td td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:468px" p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"Sorting and Data Entry:/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"Retrieves and sorts incoming samples from ice chests or coolers. Correctly handles samples throughout the sorting, scanning and testing processes./span/li /ul ul li style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"Correctly enters producer numbers and sample data into the computer/span/li /ul /td /tr tr td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:1px solid #999999; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:127px" pspan style="font-size:12pt"25%/span/p /td td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:468px" pspan style="font-size:12pt"Machine Operation:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Operates a variety of milk testing equipment including Bactoscan units and Foss Combi units following applicable standard operating procedures. This includes:/span/p ol lispan style="font-size:12pt"performing start-ups and shut-downs at the start and end of the shift, /span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"checking and ensuring appropriate chemical levels in machines,/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"Measures and mixes chemicals. Adds chemicals to equipment as needed./span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"calibrating or confirming accuracy of equipment at start-up, during hourly checks or as otherwise dictated by the situation and /span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"cleaning equipment as established in lab protocol. /span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"Prepares chemical buffers./span/li /ol p style="margin-left:48px"nbsp;/p /td /tr /tbody /table table cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none" tbody tr td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:1px solid #999999; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:1px solid #999999; width:121px" pspan style="font-size:12pt"25%/span/p /td td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:1px solid #999999; width:474px" p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"Testing:/span/p ul li style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"Tests milk in line with required standards for fat, protein, lactose, somatic cells, SCC, MUN, bacteria (plate counts, preliminary incubations, lab pasteurizations), coliform, pasteurization, water (cryoscopes), growth inhibitors, sediments and other substances as may be required. This includes performing all required steps of the testing process (ie: pour offs of LPs, reading of petri films, etc.) /span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"Performs farm water testing./span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"Confirms test results for samples that violate established standards./span/li /ul /td /tr tr td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:1px solid #999999; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:121px" pspan style="font-size:12pt"10%/span/p /td td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:474px" p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"Compliance:/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance (ie: participating in regular training, lab inspections, split sample protocols, etc.)./span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"Reports all deviations from established standards promptly./span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"Performs tasks required to maintain laboratory regulatory approval (for example: calibration of pipettes and thermometers, recording daily refrigerator temperatures).nbsp; /span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of work area and overall lab./span/li /ul p style="text-align:justify"nbsp;/p /td /tr tr td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:1px solid #999999; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:121px" pspan style="font-size:12pt"10%/span/p /td td style="border-bottom:1px solid #999999; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid #999999; border-top:none; width:474px" p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"Customer Service - Interact with customers and Field Staff on an as needed basis/span/p /td /tr /tbody /table p style="text-align:justify"nbsp;/p h2 style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"strongREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/strong/span/h2 pspan style="font-size:12pt"Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED) required ORbr / Substantial prior experience in a similar laboratory environment./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Computer skills using Microsoft Windows and Office./span/p h2 style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"strongPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/strong/span/h2 pspan style="font-size:12pt"Farm or dairy plant background helpful but not required./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Currently possess applicable testing licenses or have a willingness to obtain them./span/p h2 style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"strongWORKING CONDITIONS /strong/span/h2 pspan style="font-size:12pt"Work is performed in a laboratory where there is exposure to chemicals. Hands are regularly exposed to ice and cold. Use of protective safety equipment is required for certain tasks./span/p h2 style="text-align:justify"strongspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS/span/span/strong/h2 pspan style="font-size:12pt"Close mental and visual attention required for controlling machines or processes operating at a rapid pace. As a team based operation, the ability to interact well with others is critical/span/p h2 style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"strongPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS/strong/span/h2 pspan style="font-size:12pt"Constantly stands and/or walks; uses hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; reaches with arms and/or hands; talks or hears; and performs repetitive motion of the hands and/or wrists. Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds./span/p h2 style="text-align:justify"strongspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"EMPLOYERrsquo;S DISCLAIMER/span/span/strong/h2 p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.nbsp; However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the company./span/p p style="text-align:justify"span style="font-size:12pt"This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.nbsp; Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.nbsp; Furthermore, the company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee#39;s job duties at any time at its sole discretion./span/p h4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:12pt;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"An associate degree in a science field and at least 1 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient computer skills, preferably using Microsoft Word and Excel.  /span/span/span/p