Laboratory Tech 1

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. 

·The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under direct supervision, job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Prepare media and reagents for use in performing routine analysis of seed samples.Perform laboratory tests and procedures following proper protocols to ensure samples are stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.Monitoring and recording the quality of reagents.Participate in lab safety; may perform analysis on potentially hazardous samples.Receive, dry, store, protect, and process seed samples.Record test data accuratelyRecord observations on the physical condition of the seed (e.g., maturity, presence of disease, seed treatment, mechanical damage, or insect damage according to established guidelines)Evaluate and record results of seed samples tested for germination factors based on the AOSA Rules for Testing Seeds and according to state and federal laws.Observe germination analysis of seedlings for the future classification of normal, abnormal, dormant, hard, or dead.Prepare, blend, divide, and weigh representative seed samples according to the proper method for analysis of each seed kind.Achieve AOSA certification in germination and purity within 6 years of hire date (study materials and on-the-job training will be provided)

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Sitting for long periodsMay have to lift 50lb.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

·Bachelor’s degree in physical or natural science from an accredited college or university. Knowledge of Excel and PC-based software is preferred. Or at minimum two years of experience as a fuel inspector.

·Associate degree in physical or natural science from an accredited college or university, which includes at least one course in mathematics, statistics, research methods, or a related field. Or at minimum two years of experience as a fuel inspector.

Two or more years of laboratory experienceKnowledge of requirements for sample sorting, preparation, and/or testingWorking knowledge of Windows computer operating system and applications

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

·Via Team Georgia Careers

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *

High School diploma/GED.

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