Lab Production Assistant - Seasonal
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AgSource
WI
Summary
The Lab Production Assistant is responsible for grinding and preparing soil samples for laboratory analysis using the DynaCrush system. They must also maintain the laboratory environment, manage sample trays, and adhere to all workplace safety protocols.
Job Description
Farmers all around the world need tools to help provide the very best care to their land and animals. From seed to cheese, we help support those farmers through our herd and feed management solutions, milk recording and analysis, agricultural testing, consulting and more.
For the past 60 years we at AgSource have woken up each day to support those that never stop feeding the world – and we have no plans to quit. We set the standard for farm management solutions and fix our eyes on raising the bar to meet the next generation of expectations.
Seasonal Lab Production Assistant – Bonduel, WI
SUMMARY STATEMENT
To grind and properly prepare all soil samples for laboratory analysis utilizing the DynaCrush grinding system.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Grind and prepare soil samples properly for lab analysis.
- Maintain and monitor sample trays, so adequate trays are available for checking in daily samples that are received.
- Dispose of soil samples after analysis as dictated by the Soil Laboratory Supervisor.
- Maintain and clean the soil check-in room on a regular basis.
- Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace.
- Use personal protective and safety equipment as required. Follow safe work procedures and report unsafe conditions and injuries immediately. Participate in safety meetings and safety committees.
- Perform additional work assigned by the Soil Lab Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven organizational and time management skills.
- Detail orientated nature.
- Basic computer skills.
AgSource is a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing and the generation of value-added management information. AgSource began as a dairy records cooperative in 1959 to provide computer management information from Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) testing. The cooperative has since grown to encompass all aspects of dairy information management service and has diversified its testing services to meet the broader needs of the agricultural industry.
AgSource Dairy is the only full-service dairy management information provider in the country, conducting research and development, field data collection, laboratory analysis and diagnostics, meter service and outreach and education, resulting in high quality decision tools for dairy producers. We continue to provide for the changing needs of our members with advanced management reports, such as the Transition Cow Index® and KetoMonitor® and popular programs like AgSourceDM™ and MyAgSource® .
AgSource Laboratories has become a leader in agricultural and environmental laboratory analysis and information management services and has become one of the largest soil testing organizations in the country. Some would be content to remain as we are today, but AgSource is unwilling to settle in the pursuit of excellence. In cooperation with our partners, AgSource strives to increase research and development of improved management decision tools, working together for the overall benefit of our members and customers and the agriculture industry as a whole.
Founded
1959
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
AgSource is a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing and the generation of value-added management information. AgSource began as a dairy records cooperative in 1959 to provide computer management information from Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) testing. The cooperative has since grown to encompass all aspects of dairy information management service and has diversified its testing services to meet the broader needs of the agricultural industry.
AgSource Dairy is the only full-service dairy management information provider in the country, conducting research and development, field data collection, laboratory analysis and diagnostics, meter service and outreach and education, resulting in high quality decision tools for dairy producers. We continue to provide for the changing needs of our members with advanced management reports, such as the Transition Cow Index® and KetoMonitor® and popular programs like AgSourceDM™ and MyAgSource® .
AgSource Laboratories has become a leader in agricultural and environmental laboratory analysis and information management services and has become one of the largest soil testing organizations in the country. Some would be content to remain as we are today, but AgSource is unwilling to settle in the pursuit of excellence. In cooperation with our partners, AgSource strives to increase research and development of improved management decision tools, working together for the overall benefit of our members and customers and the agriculture industry as a whole.
Founded
1959
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin