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Job Title: Soil Laboratory Technician II

Location: Gilbert, AZ (On-site)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23 – $25 per hour

Benefits: Insurance (medical, vision, dental), retirement matching, paid time off

Company Description
As a leading ag tech company, Heliae Development, LLC DBA PhycoTerra^® strives to create a sustainable impact in the quality of our planet. PhycoTerra is today’s science-backed game changing brand that is 100% focused on a journey to delivering microbial-based products that can be used to change the world. PhycoTerra is on the path of understanding how a balanced soil microbiome improves overall soil health, structure, water and nutrient efficiency, and plant vigor and marketable yields, even under stressed conditions, thus helping growers’ transition to more regenerative agriculture practices.

Position Summary

This is a full-time on-site role for a Soil Laboratory Technician II located in Gilbert, AZ. The Soil Laboratory Technician will be responsible for executing laboratory procedures and tests, providing assistance on equipment maintenance, documenting test data, ensuring compliance with SOPs and guidelines, and performing routine laboratory maintenance.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining notebooks, inventory, and records needed for analysis and data management. Performing all soil and microbiology related testing tasks listed below. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and update accurate sample inventory and storage
• Perform dry aggregate stability and water holding capacity analysis of soils
• Perform DNA extraction from environmental samples
• Prepare solutions and microbial growth media
• Perform serial dilutions, spread plate and streak plate methods for bacterial evaluation
• Properly and safely dispose of biohazardous waste
• Maintain accurate lab records and review lab data as needed
• Use good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards

Qualifications

1. 1-3 years of previous laboratory experience
2. Bachelor’s degree in Soil Microbiology, Biological Science, Environmental Sciences, or related science fields is required
3. Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
4. Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Quality control and analytical skills
7. Excellent communication skills – Written and oral

Heliae is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.