ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs laboratory work according to prescribed standards. • Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition. • Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments. • Analyzes samples. Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards. Tests for nutritional properties of feed and ingredients and pesticides.

• Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications. Records test results. • Cleans laboratory equipment. • Calibrates laboratory instruments. • Assists with the preparation of chemical solutions according to standard formulas.

• Safe chemical handling

• Move chemicals and transport them to outside chemical storage building

• Sample preparation involving grinding of sample

• May require availability outside of normal business hours.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled