Champaign, IL, US
4 days ago
Part-Time Lab Technician I

This position is required to be on-site.

As the name implies, Waypoint Analytical is the company that you have been trying to find. Waypoint Analytical is a top environmental laboratory in the United States and is arguably the largest agricultural laboratory group. Headquartered in Memphis, TN and with a national footprint of full-service agriculture and environmental laboratories throughout the U.S., Waypoint Analytical (WA) has established its agricultural soil labs as the most reliable and timely provider of agricultural soil test data.


When you join the Waypoint Team you can feel the chemistry. There is a passion that can only be unlocked and shared in a diverse culture of collaborative teamwork, where science and service intersect to make us proud of what we provide.


Waypoint Analytical offers passionate people from all walks-of-life opportunities to be part of something special.  You may have the goal of helping to feed the world, protect our environment, or offer scientifically sound solutions to complex problems. 


Waypoint Analytical is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nutrien, LTD.
 

The Biology Laboratory Technician will be responsible for supporting the Biology Laboratory by following methodologies and preparing samples. 

 

What you will do: 
 

Prepare samples for a wide variety of testing procedures, following outlined methodologies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

Operate and maintain scientific equipment/instrumentation.

Document activities and report results accurately and concisely.

Assist group leaders and analysists in ordering and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts for instrumentation.

Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and work areas.

Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment.  

Other duties as required. 

 

What you will bring: 
 

High school diploma or equivalent.  

A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.  

1-3 years of previous experience working in an a laboratory is preferred.  

Knowledge of analytical methods, instruments, general lab practices, and lab safety preferred.  
 

Waypoint Analytical is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Waypoint Analytical policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test.   While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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