Laboratory Technician 632483

CampusOSU-StillwaterContact Name & EmailKendal Henerson, kendalt@okstate.eduWork ScheduleMonday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.Appointment LengthRegular Continuous/Until Further NoticeHiring Range$15.50 - $20.50 HourlySpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.About This PositionThis Lab Technologist position is stationed in the Soil, Water, Forage, Analytical Lab (SWFAL).Duties IncludeSample preparation, organization, analysis and disposal; Analyzing soil, water, plant and waste samples using ICP, Carbon-Nitrogen analyzer, Flow injection auto-analyzer;Performing titration, pH and EC analysis with appropriate instruments; Performing routine instrument maintenance;Maintaining analysis quality with internal and external QC samples;Assisting other technicians with their duties and possibility in supervising part time technicians;Assisting lab manager in lab operations and performing other duties as assigned.About Us: We have a great family of faculty, staff and students who take pride in our commitment to cause positive change in the world. From the classroom to the field, we work to develop systems that provide society’s most basic needs in a sustainable way. Crop production, biotechnology, natural resources conservation and biofuels are just a few of the critical areas of agriculture where we have strong programs in teaching, research and extension. Our extension programs result in informed clients and opportunities for economic development in the state, region, nation and world. For more information visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/plant-soil/.There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html.Required QualificationsHigh School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)Two years related experience or two years post-secondary education. Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Soil Science, Chemistry, Biology, Agronomy or related1 year of related lab experience