Summary:  Lab Technician is responsible for assisting with laboratory and pilot scale production of experimental formulations to meet customer specifications. Specifically, the Lab Technician will be responsible for much of the analytical validation of products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Other Duties may be assigned.

1. Follow recommended PPE and safety protocols for both laboratory and pilot plant operations.
2. Keep lab clean and organized.
3. Obtain samples from the production process and/or raw materials, as required.
4. Read, interpret, and follow manufacturing and packaging instruction sheets.
5. Assists in operations of both herbicide and fungicide pilot plant equipment, including driving a forklift, charging batches, operating mills, and packaging.
6. Perform physical testing of products.
7. Perform chemical testing of products including running an HPLC and other analytical equipment.
8. Record results of testing on manufacturing sheets, lab notebook, and lab software.
9. Work safely and comfortably with chemicals and biologicals possibly including hazardous materials.

Qualification requirements: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Minimum of B.S. Degree, preferably a chemistry or chemistry related degree or equivalent relevant industrial experience. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing lab. HPLC experience is required. Georgia Work Ready Test required.

Computer Skills:
Competent with Excel and other MS Office software. 

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret MSDSs. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with co-workers, customers, and visitors.

Mathematical Skills:
Calculus 1 and statistics are recommended. Other math courses will be considered. Ability to interpret graphs. Ability to read and interpret scales.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function so fit this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to lift, twist, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30lb.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Person must be able to work wearing appropriate PPE including gloves, safety glasses, and respirator if required.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to hot, cold, and/or damp weather conditions.  Conditions may be dusty at times.  The noise level in the work environment varies with production activities.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to perform duties with awareness of safety requirements.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated quarterly by the designated supervisor or manager.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.