Cottonseed QA Technician

Cottonseed QA Technician This position is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Lab Supervisor to complete any necessary activities to test fuzzy cottonseed, processed, and carryover cottonseed for quality standards. Key emphasis will be placed on performing tests which may include but not limited to: Truck Sampling, Moisture, Temperature, Free Fatty Acid, Genetic Purity, Visual Mechanical Damage, Adventitious Presence, Seed Count, pH, Seed Appearance, Data Verification, and DNA testing. Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tests for extended time periods following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI).Ability to work near/with other workers on daily basis. Responsible for maintaining clean work area. Follow safe work practices. Testing workstation require standing, climbing up and down stairs, bending, reaching, repetitive movements. Contact with industrial equipment such as hydraulic presses, vacuum samplers, autoclaves, seed dryers, shakers, cotton seed de-linting sink, magnification devices, ovens, dishwashers, blenders/blades, moisture/temp meters, seed counters, centrifuges, and pipettes. Labware to consist of glass beakers, test tubes, micro-centrifuge tubes, petri dishes, pipette tips, and well handling of lab chemicals such as buffers, acid, oil, alcohol, seed treatments, and cleaning solvents. Individuals will work primarily in an indoor lab environment, positions will periodically work in the Cotton Plant QA Lab. PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, safety boots, and hardhat) is required and provided. Cross-training in the Plant Quality Assurance Lab will be required. Must be comfortable working in both lab and plant setting. Background in biology, lab experience, or agriculture experience preferred.